“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 –

a bit scandalous, but

Rose’s status as Mrs. Witt, it would have

Rose’s years of heartache.

left alone and returned alone. What was the point of

departure then?

watched as Morrison

said, “Let’s cut the cake and say a few words, then we can call

night.”

they

respond. His eyes scanned the room, and

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

repeated, his patience wearing

and shook her head, “I haven’t

lips formed a tight line, his

he 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.”

to bring over the grand cake. Taking the knife,

looked at Morrison.

the time, but

he raised

quickly chimed in,

It was still early.

knife from Molly but paused. “Let’s

hasn’t arrived yet.”

waiting, staring at the entrance. His calls

leave now. What if she

stepped out?

the guests around the cake began

and enjoying

obvious he’s waiting for

has Mr. Witt waiting at his

it be

that there’s been

today?”

the picture,

old

wife today is because his ex is forcing Rose out

picture.”

a death

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

towards the entrance. As

their

face darkened at the sight of the figure

vision in a burgundy evening gown,

adorned with lace and petals, her

seductive against her immaculate

understated beauty she once was; now, she

stunning confidence.

lips curved into a

center of the

but all eyes were on the

as Mona approached.

up at Morrison. “Happy

cold. “What

“Here’s your birthday present.”

extended her arm, offering the neatly

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