“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

have been a

Rose’s status as Mrs. Witt, it would have salvaged

Rose’s years of heartache.

returned

departure then?

her frustration, she watched as Morrison

cut the cake and say a few words, then we

night.”

waiting, and they

His eyes scanned the room, and he frowned,

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

Morrison repeated, his patience wearing

shook her

tight

look for Rose but hadn’t found her? Rose must

her pain. Finally, Molly

cut the cake.”

to bring over the grand cake.

looked at Morrison.

wrist to check the time, but realizing he

raised

the crowd, quickly chimed

It was still early.

Molly but paused. “Let’s wait a bit longer.

hasn’t arrived yet.”

staring at the

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

stepped out?

the minutes ticked by, the guests around the cake began to disperse,

glasses and enjoying light-hearted

obvious he’s waiting

could it be that has Mr. Witt waiting at

it be his wife,

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

today?”

picture, and they even

knows if old flames have

today is because his ex is forcing Rose out of

picture.”

have a death

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

towards

look, their

at the sight of the

was a vision in a burgundy evening gown, with a

petals, her long curls

seductive against her immaculate makeup.

beauty she once was; now, she

stunning confidence.

her lips curved into a confident smile

the center of

but all eyes were on the unfolding

frown deepened as Mona approached.

Morrison.

cold. “What are

“Here’s your birthday present.”

the neatly

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