“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

a bit scandalous, but

Mrs. Witt,

Rose’s years of heartache.

alone and returned alone. What was

departure then?

frustration, she watched as

say a few words, then

night.”

and they had to go through the

eyes scanned the room, and he frowned,

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

his

and shook her head, “I haven’t

a tight line, his

to look for Rose but

her pain. Finally,

cut the cake.”

bring over the

looked at Morrison.

the time,

raised

amidst the crowd, quickly chimed

It was still early.

Molly but paused. “Let’s wait a

hasn’t arrived yet.”

staring at the entrance. His calls to

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

stepped out?

the guests around the cake began to disperse,

glasses and

obvious he’s waiting for someone,

that has Mr. Witt

it be

clear that there’s been

today?”

back into the picture,

if old flames have been

is because his ex is forcing Rose out

picture.”

a death wish, talking like that

at the situation now, I don’t

woman spoke, gesturing subtly towards the entrance.

their

of the figure appearing at the

entered was a vision in a

with lace and petals, her

against her

understated beauty

stunning confidence.

into a confident smile brighter than usual,

center of

whispers continued, but all eyes

frown deepened as Mona approached. Yet, with a radiant

at Morrison.

response was cold. “What are

“Here’s your birthday present.”

offering the

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