“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 –

might have been a bit scandalous,

Witt, it would

Rose’s years of heartache.

Morrison had left alone and returned alone. What was

departure then?

watched as Morrison approached.

and say a few words, then

night.”

and they

didn’t respond. His eyes scanned

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

his

around and shook her

lips formed a tight line, his

gone to look for Rose but hadn’t

somewhere, nursing her pain. Finally, Molly

cut the cake.”

servers to bring over the grand cake. Taking the

looked at Morrison.

to check the time, but

he raised an

amidst the crowd, quickly chimed in,

It was still early.

from Molly but paused. “Let’s

hasn’t arrived yet.”

silently waiting, staring at the entrance. His calls to

He couldn’t leave now. What if she arrived just as

stepped out?

minutes ticked by, the guests around the cake

and

obvious he’s waiting for someone,

be that has Mr.

be his wife,

it clear that there’s been a falling

today?”

into the picture, and they even stayed in

knows if old

today is because his ex is forcing

picture.”

have a death wish, talking like that

at the situation

towards

look, their

of the figure appearing at the door.

a vision in a

petals, her long

lips seductive against her

the fresh, understated beauty she once

stunning confidence.

lips curved into a confident

center of

eyes

as Mona approached. Yet, with a radiant smile,

Morrison.

response was cold. “What are you

“Here’s your birthday present.”

offering the neatly

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