“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 loved – now

a bit scandalous, but if Morrison

as Mrs. Witt, it would have

Rose’s years of heartache.

alone and returned alone. What was

departure then?

frustration, she watched as Morrison approached. Taking a

and say a few words, then we can call it

night.”

they had

respond. His eyes scanned the room, and

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

repeated, his patience

and shook her head, “I

formed a tight line, his

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

nursing her pain. Finally, Molly

cut the cake.”

signaled the servers to bring over the grand cake. Taking the

looked at Morrison.

check the time,

he raised

crowd, quickly chimed in,

It was still early.

but paused. “Let’s

hasn’t arrived yet.”

waiting, staring at the entrance.

leave now. What if she

stepped out?

the minutes ticked by, the guests

glasses and enjoying light-hearted

waiting for someone,

be that has Mr.

be his

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

today?”

the picture, and they even

knows if old flames have been

wife today is because his ex is

picture.”

have a death wish, talking

at the

towards

look, their

face darkened at the sight of the figure appearing at

a vision in a burgundy evening

adorned with lace and petals, her long curls cascading over

against her immaculate

to the fresh, understated beauty she

stunning confidence.

into a

center

continued, but all eyes were on the

as Mona approached. Yet, with a radiant smile,

up at Morrison. “Happy birthday,

cold. “What are

“Here’s your birthday present.”

the neatly wrapped box

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