“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

have been a bit scandalous,

affirm Rose’s status as Mrs. Witt,

Rose’s years of heartache.

had left alone and returned alone. What was the point of

departure then?

watched as Morrison approached.

“Let’s cut the cake and say a few

night.”

they had

His eyes scanned the room, and he

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

Morrison repeated, his patience wearing

around and shook her head,

a tight line, his

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

somewhere, nursing her pain. Finally, Molly sighed, “Let’s

cut the cake.”

signaled the servers to bring over the grand

looked at Morrison.

the

raised

quickly

It was still early.

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

hasn’t arrived yet.”

silently waiting, staring at the entrance.

He couldn’t leave now. What if

stepped out?

by, the guests around the cake began to disperse,

and enjoying

he’s waiting for someone,

could it be that has Mr. Witt waiting at his own birthday

it be

that there’s been a falling

today?”

back into the picture, and they even

old flames have been

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

picture.”

Do you have a death wish, talking like that

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

gesturing subtly towards the entrance.

their expressions

sight of the figure appearing at

entered was a vision in

adorned with lace and petals, her long curls cascading

lips seductive against her immaculate

beauty

stunning confidence.

her lips curved into a

towards the center of

all eyes were on the

deepened as Mona approached. Yet, with a radiant smile,

up at Morrison. “Happy birthday,

“What are

“Here’s your birthday present.”

the neatly wrapped box to

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