“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

been a bit scandalous,

Mrs. Witt, it would have

Rose’s years of heartache.

alone and returned alone. What

departure then?

frustration, she watched as Morrison approached.

cake and say a

night.”

was waiting, and they had

His eyes scanned the room, and

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

his patience wearing

her head, “I

a tight line, his

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

somewhere, nursing her

cut the cake.”

bring over the grand

looked at Morrison.

to check the time, but realizing he

he raised an

amidst the crowd, quickly chimed

It was still early.

but paused. “Let’s

hasn’t arrived yet.”

silently waiting, staring at the entrance. His

leave now. What if she arrived

stepped out?

the guests around the cake began to disperse,

glasses and

he’s waiting for

be that has Mr. Witt waiting at his own

be his

to say, but isn’t it clear that there’s been a falling out

today?”

back into the picture, and they even stayed

Who knows if old flames have been

his wife today is because his ex

picture.”

you have a death wish, talking

live, but looking at the situation

towards the entrance.

their

at the sight of the figure

who entered was a vision in a burgundy

petals, her long curls cascading

against her immaculate

contrast to the fresh, understated beauty

stunning confidence.

lips curved into a confident

the center

but all eyes were on the

Mona approached.

up at Morrison. “Happy

“What are

“Here’s your birthday present.”

her arm, offering the neatly wrapped box to

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