“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

she was the one he loved – now

a bit

Mrs. Witt, it would have salvaged some

Rose’s years of heartache.

Morrison had left alone and returned alone. What was

departure then?

frustration, she watched as Morrison approached. Taking a

she said, “Let’s cut the cake and say a few words, then

night.”

crowd was waiting, and they had to go

His eyes scanned the room,

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

repeated, his patience wearing

her head, “I

tight line, his displeasure

gone to look for Rose but hadn’t found

hiding somewhere, nursing her pain.

cut the cake.”

to bring over the

looked at Morrison.

wrist to check the

raised an

quickly chimed in,

It was still early.

the knife from Molly but

hasn’t arrived yet.”

stood by the cake, silently waiting, staring at the entrance. His calls

couldn’t leave now.

stepped out?

by, the guests

and enjoying light-hearted

obvious he’s waiting for

Mr. Witt waiting at

it be his

it clear that there’s been a

today?”

back into the picture, and they even stayed

if old

today is because his

picture.”

Do you have a death wish, talking like that

but looking at the situation now,

subtly towards the

their expressions

the sight of the figure appearing

entered was a vision in a burgundy

adorned with lace and petals,

seductive against

beauty she once

stunning confidence.

into a confident smile brighter than

towards the center of the

but all eyes were on

frown deepened as Mona approached. Yet, with a

at Morrison. “Happy

“What

“Here’s your birthday present.”

arm, offering the neatly

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