“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

was the one he loved

have been a bit scandalous, but if

status as Mrs. Witt, it

Rose’s years of heartache.

alone and returned alone. What

departure then?

she watched as Morrison approached. Taking

cake and say a few words, then

night.”

waiting, and they had to go

didn’t respond. His eyes scanned the

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

Morrison repeated, his

and shook her head, “I haven’t seen

formed a tight line, his

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

her pain. Finally, Molly

cut the cake.”

the servers to bring over the grand cake. Taking the knife,

looked at Morrison.

at his wrist to check the time, but realizing

he raised an

amidst the crowd, quickly chimed

It was still early.

Molly but paused. “Let’s wait a bit

hasn’t arrived yet.”

by the cake, silently waiting, staring at

gone unanswered. He couldn’t leave now. What if

stepped out?

minutes ticked by, the guests

and enjoying

he’s waiting for

be that has Mr. Witt waiting at his

be

but isn’t it clear that there’s

today?”

ex came back into the picture,

old flames

with his wife today is because

picture.”

a death wish, talking

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

woman spoke, gesturing subtly towards the entrance. As

look, their

at the sight of

a vision in a

lace and petals, her long

her red lips seductive against her immaculate makeup. She was

understated beauty

stunning confidence.

a confident smile brighter than

towards the center of the

continued, but all eyes

deepened as Mona approached. Yet,

Morrison. “Happy birthday,

was cold. “What

“Here’s your birthday present.”

offering the

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