“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

been a

as Mrs. Witt, it would have

Rose’s years of heartache.

returned alone. What was the point

departure then?

her frustration, she watched as Morrison approached. Taking

the cake and say a few

night.”

was waiting, and they had to go through

scanned the room, and

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

his patience

around and shook her head, “I haven’t seen

formed a tight line,

Rose but hadn’t found her? Rose must

again, hiding somewhere, nursing her pain.

cut the cake.”

over the grand cake. Taking the knife,

looked at Morrison.

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

he raised

crowd, quickly chimed in,

It was still early.

Molly but paused. “Let’s wait a bit

hasn’t arrived yet.”

by the cake, silently waiting, staring at the

leave now. What if

stepped out?

the guests around the

glasses and enjoying

obvious he’s waiting for

could it be that has Mr. Witt

be

clear that there’s

today?”

into the picture, and

if old flames have

because his ex is forcing Rose out

picture.”

a death

at the situation now,

woman spoke, gesturing subtly towards

look, their

of the figure appearing at the

vision in a burgundy evening gown, with

adorned with lace and petals, her long curls cascading

seductive against

the fresh, understated beauty she once was; now,

stunning confidence.

into a confident smile brighter than

towards the center of the

but all eyes

approached.

up at Morrison. “Happy birthday,

“What are you

“Here’s your birthday present.”

the neatly wrapped box

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