“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

have been a bit scandalous, but

Mrs. Witt,

Rose’s years of heartache.

returned alone. What was the

departure then?

her frustration, she watched as Morrison approached. Taking a

she said, “Let’s cut the cake and say a few words, then we can

night.”

they had

eyes scanned

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

Morrison repeated, his patience wearing

and shook her head, “I haven’t seen

lips formed a tight

for Rose but hadn’t found her? Rose

again, hiding somewhere, nursing her pain. Finally, Molly

cut the cake.”

the servers to bring over the grand

looked at Morrison.

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

raised an

crowd, quickly chimed in, “It’s

It was still early.

from Molly but

hasn’t arrived yet.”

cake, silently waiting, staring at the entrance. His calls to

leave now. What if she arrived just

stepped out?

minutes ticked by, the guests around the cake began

glasses and enjoying

obvious he’s waiting

that has Mr. Witt waiting at

be his

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

today?”

picture, and

if old flames have been

wife today is because his ex is forcing Rose out of

picture.”

Do you have a death wish, talking like that

live, but looking at the

subtly towards the entrance. As

look, their expressions

the sight of the figure appearing at the door.

entered was a vision in a burgundy

lace and petals,

seductive against her immaculate makeup. She was

to the fresh, understated beauty she once

stunning confidence.

lips curved into a confident smile

center of the

all eyes were on the unfolding

frown deepened as Mona approached. Yet, with a radiant smile,

at Morrison. “Happy birthday,

was cold. “What are you

“Here’s your birthday present.”

arm, offering the neatly wrapped box

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