“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

he loved

birthday bash might have been a bit scandalous, but if Morrison

Witt, it

Rose’s years of heartache.

Morrison had left alone and returned alone. What was

departure then?

she watched as Morrison

the cake and say a few words, then we can call it

night.”

they had to

eyes scanned the room, and

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

repeated, his

shook her head, “I haven’t seen

tight

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

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

cut the cake.”

servers to bring over the grand cake. Taking the

looked at Morrison.

the time, but realizing he wasn’t wearing

raised an

crowd, quickly chimed in, “It’s 7:50

It was still early.

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

hasn’t arrived yet.”

waiting, staring at the entrance. His

leave now. What if she arrived just

stepped out?

by, the guests around

and enjoying light-hearted

he’s waiting for someone,

it be that has Mr. Witt waiting at his own

be his wife,

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

today?”

came back into the picture,

old flames

with his wife today is because his ex

picture.”

a death wish, talking

looking at the situation now, I don’t think

gesturing subtly towards

their

of the figure appearing at

entered was a vision in

with lace and petals,

seductive against

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

stunning confidence.

a confident smile brighter

center

eyes were on

deepened as Mona approached. Yet,

at Morrison. “Happy

“What

“Here’s your birthday present.”

the neatly wrapped box

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