“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 and

might have been a bit scandalous, but

Witt, it would have

Rose’s years of heartache.

alone and returned alone.

departure then?

frustration, she watched as Morrison approached.

the cake and say a few words, then we can

night.”

and they had

didn’t respond. His eyes scanned the room, and he frowned,

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

repeated, his

shook her head, “I haven’t

lips formed a tight line,

look for Rose but hadn’t found her? Rose must

nursing her pain. Finally, Molly sighed,

cut the cake.”

the servers to bring over

looked at Morrison.

glanced at his wrist to check the time, but realizing he

raised

crowd, quickly chimed in, “It’s

It was still early.

took the knife from Molly but paused. “Let’s wait a bit

hasn’t arrived yet.”

staring at

couldn’t leave now.

stepped out?

the guests around the cake began

glasses and enjoying light-hearted

obvious he’s waiting

it be that has Mr. Witt waiting at his own

it be

it clear that there’s

today?”

came back into the picture, and they even

old flames

today is because his ex is forcing Rose out

picture.”

you have a death wish,

to live, but looking at

woman spoke, gesturing subtly towards the

their

sight of the figure appearing at

a vision in a burgundy

lace and petals, her

her red lips seductive against

contrast to the fresh, understated beauty she once

stunning confidence.

curved into a confident

towards the center of the

all eyes were on the unfolding

as Mona approached. Yet, with

at Morrison. “Happy birthday,

was cold. “What are

“Here’s your birthday present.”

extended her arm, offering the neatly

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