“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

the one he loved

bash might have been a bit scandalous, but if

as Mrs. Witt,

Rose’s years of heartache.

had left alone and returned alone. What was the

departure then?

she watched as Morrison approached. Taking

and say a few words, then

night.”

they had to go

respond. His eyes scanned the

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

his

shook her head, “I haven’t

formed a tight

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

again, hiding somewhere, nursing her

cut the cake.”

the servers to bring over the grand cake. Taking the knife,

looked at Morrison.

check the time, but realizing he

raised an

quickly chimed

It was still early.

Molly but paused. “Let’s

hasn’t arrived yet.”

waiting, staring at the entrance. His calls to

couldn’t leave now. What if she arrived just

stepped out?

ticked by, the guests around

and enjoying light-hearted

obvious he’s waiting for

that has Mr. Witt waiting at his

be his wife,

it clear that

today?”

came back into the picture, and they even

knows if old flames have been

with his wife today is because his ex is forcing Rose out

picture.”

you have a death wish,

at the situation now, I don’t

gesturing subtly towards the entrance.

their expressions

face darkened at the sight of the figure appearing

a vision in a burgundy evening

with lace and petals, her long

red lips seductive against

to the fresh, understated beauty she once was; now, she

stunning confidence.

a confident smile

towards the center of the

whispers continued, but all eyes were on

approached. Yet, with a radiant smile,

up at Morrison. “Happy

response was cold. “What are

“Here’s your birthday present.”

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