“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

bash might have been a bit scandalous, but if

Witt, it

Rose’s years of heartache.

had left alone and returned alone. What was the point

departure then?

as Morrison approached.

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

night.”

they had to go

His eyes scanned the room, and

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

Morrison repeated, his patience wearing

glanced around and shook her

lips formed a tight line, his

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

again, hiding somewhere, nursing her pain. Finally,

cut the cake.”

signaled the servers to bring over

looked at Morrison.

check the time, but

he raised

crowd, quickly chimed in,

It was still early.

knife from Molly but paused.

hasn’t arrived yet.”

cake, silently waiting, staring at the entrance. His

unanswered. He couldn’t leave now. What if

stepped out?

ticked by, the guests around the cake began to

and enjoying

obvious he’s waiting for

has Mr.

be his

but isn’t it clear that there’s been a falling

today?”

picture, and they even

old flames have

the fight with his wife today is because his ex is forcing Rose

picture.”

a death

looking at the situation now, I don’t

towards the entrance. As everyone

look, their

sight of the figure appearing

in a burgundy evening gown,

petals, her long curls cascading

lips seductive against her immaculate makeup. She was

contrast to the fresh, understated beauty

stunning confidence.

her lips curved into a confident smile

towards the center of

eyes were on the unfolding

Mona approached. Yet, with a radiant

up at Morrison. “Happy birthday,

cold. “What

“Here’s your birthday present.”

offering the

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