“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

he loved –

bash might have been a

Mrs. Witt, it would have salvaged

Rose’s years of heartache.

alone and returned

departure then?

her frustration, she watched as Morrison approached. Taking a

“Let’s cut the cake and say

night.”

waiting, and they had

eyes scanned the room, and he

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

his patience

glanced around and shook her head,

formed a tight

for Rose but

somewhere, nursing her pain. Finally, Molly sighed,

cut the cake.”

over the grand cake.

looked at Morrison.

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

raised an

amidst the crowd, quickly

It was still early.

Molly but paused. “Let’s wait

hasn’t arrived yet.”

waiting, staring

leave now. What if she arrived just

stepped out?

ticked by, the guests around the cake began to

and enjoying light-hearted

waiting

be that has Mr. Witt waiting

be

say, but isn’t it clear that

today?”

into the picture, and

knows if old

wife today is because his ex is forcing Rose out

picture.”

have a death wish,

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

towards the entrance. As everyone

look, their

face darkened at the sight of the

in a burgundy

petals, her long curls cascading over

lips seductive against her immaculate makeup. She was

understated beauty she

stunning confidence.

her lips curved into a confident

the center of the

eyes were on the unfolding

as Mona approached. Yet, with a radiant

up at Morrison.

“What are

“Here’s your birthday present.”

arm, offering the neatly wrapped box

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