“I want you all to understand, from this moment forward, that Rose didn’t trap

me by getting pregnant to marry me. It was I who deliberately gave her that

opportunity.

“Even if she initially didn’t plan to keep our baby, I wouldn’t have agreed to let

her go. If she hadn’t been carrying my baby, I’d have found another reason to

make her my wife.

“The one who’s always harbored ulterior motives has been me. If you’ve got

anything to say, say it to my face. But do you have the guts to do that?”

The room fell into a stunned silence.

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They didn’t. Morrison was a true force to be reckoned with. The audacity of his

speech wasn’t without foundation.

Having said his piece, Morrison swept his gaze over the hushed crowd, a

satisfied smirk playing on his lips as he strode out of the room. His footsteps

were brisk, and it was all Riley could do to catch up with him in a near jog.d2

The display was nothing short of shocking for Riley.

Morrison, who never wore his heart on his sleeve, who would grimace at the

sight of other couples wrapped up in their public displays of affection, had made

such a bold declaration of love.

Riley had worked with Morrison long enough to know he was a man who

despised sappiness. He doubted Morrison would ever be the type to whisper

sweet nothings or be particularly kind or tender, even to his own wife.

He had secretly worried about the future of the Witt family line, especially after

learning about Morrison’s past girlfriend.

Now, there in the meeting room, Morrison’s words had been nothing short of

explosive. Riley never imagined he’d see the day when Morrison would brazenly

confess his love in front of a crowd, shattering his stoic image.

Back at the birthday celebration, despite the heavy snowfall, they made it back

to the party in record time.

Molly had been busy hosting the guests when she noticed Morrison’s return,

accompanied only by Riley. A flicker of disappointment crossed her eyes. She

had hoped Morrison would bring Rose back with him and announce to everyone

was the one he loved – now

been a bit scandalous, but if

as Mrs. Witt, it

Rose’s years of heartache.

left alone and returned alone. What

departure then?

her frustration, she watched as Morrison approached. Taking a

said, “Let’s cut the cake and say a

night.”

waiting, and they had to

His eyes scanned the room, and

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

repeated, his patience

and shook her head, “I haven’t seen

a tight line, his

he had gone to look for Rose but hadn’t found her? Rose

nursing her pain. Finally, Molly

cut the cake.”

to bring over

looked at Morrison.

his wrist to check the time, but realizing he wasn’t

raised

amidst the crowd, quickly chimed in,

It was still early.

from Molly but paused. “Let’s wait a

hasn’t arrived yet.”

cake, silently waiting, staring

unanswered. He couldn’t leave now. What if she arrived

stepped out?

the minutes ticked by, the guests around the cake began to

and enjoying

obvious he’s waiting for

Mr. Witt waiting at

it be his

that there’s been a falling out

today?”

picture, and they even stayed in the

if old flames have

today is because

picture.”

Do you have a death wish, talking

live, but looking at the situation now, I don’t

gesturing subtly towards

their expressions

darkened at the sight of the figure appearing

vision in a burgundy evening gown,

lace and petals, her long curls

lips seductive against

to the fresh, understated beauty she

stunning confidence.

her lips curved into a confident smile brighter

the center

eyes were

as Mona approached. Yet,

up at Morrison. “Happy

response was cold. “What are you

“Here’s your birthday present.”

the neatly wrapped box

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