“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

one he loved – now

birthday bash might have been a bit scandalous, but if

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

Rose’s years of heartache.

returned alone. What

departure then?

her frustration, she watched as

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

night.”

they had to go through

respond. His eyes scanned

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

Morrison repeated, his patience wearing

shook her head, “I

a tight line, his displeasure

Rose but hadn’t found her?

again, hiding somewhere, nursing her

cut the cake.”

the servers to bring over the

looked at Morrison.

his wrist to check the time, but

raised an

amidst the crowd, quickly chimed in,

It was still early.

the knife from Molly but paused. “Let’s

hasn’t arrived yet.”

staring

couldn’t leave now. What if she

stepped out?

by, the guests around the

glasses and enjoying

he’s waiting for

has Mr. Witt waiting at his own

be his

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

today?”

the picture, and they even stayed in

knows if old flames

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

picture.”

you have a death

but looking at the situation now, I don’t think

spoke, gesturing subtly towards the entrance.

their expressions

at the sight of the figure

was a vision in a burgundy evening gown, with a

petals, her long curls

red lips seductive against her immaculate makeup.

beauty she once was; now, she

stunning confidence.

curved into a confident smile brighter than

center

all eyes were on

approached. Yet, with

up at Morrison.

“What

“Here’s your birthday present.”

arm, offering the neatly wrapped

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