“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 –

might have been a

as Mrs. Witt, it would

Rose’s years of heartache.

had left alone and returned alone. What was the

departure then?

her frustration, she watched as

and say a few words, then

night.”

was waiting, and they had to

scanned the room, and he

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

Morrison repeated, his patience

around and shook her head,

lips formed a tight

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

hiding somewhere, nursing her pain. Finally, Molly sighed,

cut the cake.”

bring over the grand cake. Taking the

looked at Morrison.

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

he raised an

crowd, quickly chimed in,

It was still early.

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

hasn’t arrived yet.”

silently waiting, staring at the entrance.

now. What

stepped out?

guests around the cake began

and

waiting for someone,

that has Mr. Witt waiting at his own birthday

it be his

to say, but isn’t it clear that there’s been a

today?”

into the picture, and they

Who knows if old flames have been

his wife today is because

picture.”

death wish,

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

spoke, gesturing subtly towards the entrance. As

their

darkened at the sight of

who entered was a vision in a burgundy evening gown, with a

adorned with lace and petals, her

lips seductive against her immaculate

fresh, understated beauty she

stunning confidence.

a confident smile

the center of the

all eyes were on

frown deepened as Mona approached. Yet,

Morrison.

response was cold. “What are you

“Here’s your birthday present.”

the neatly wrapped

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