“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,

Rose’s status as Mrs. Witt, it

Rose’s years of heartache.

left alone and returned alone. What was the point

departure then?

watched as Morrison

“Let’s cut the cake and say

night.”

crowd was waiting, and they had to go through

didn’t respond. His eyes scanned

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

Morrison repeated, his patience

her head, “I haven’t seen

formed a tight

he had gone to look for Rose but hadn’t found

hiding somewhere, nursing her

cut the cake.”

signaled the servers to bring over the grand cake. Taking

looked at Morrison.

at his wrist to check the time, but realizing he wasn’t wearing

he raised

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.”

by the cake, silently waiting, staring at

He couldn’t leave now. What if she

stepped out?

guests around the cake began

and enjoying light-hearted

waiting for someone,

be that has Mr.

be his wife,

that

today?”

ex came back into the picture, and they even

Who knows if old flames

his wife today is because his ex is forcing Rose

picture.”

a death wish, talking

at the situation now, I don’t think

gesturing subtly towards the

look, their expressions

the sight of the figure appearing

entered was a vision in a

petals, her long curls

against her immaculate

fresh, understated beauty she

stunning confidence.

a confident smile brighter

towards the center of the

eyes were on the unfolding

Mona approached. Yet, with a

Morrison. “Happy

response was cold. “What are

“Here’s your birthday present.”

arm, offering the neatly

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