“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 –

might have been a bit scandalous, but

Rose’s status as Mrs. Witt,

Rose’s years of heartache.

and returned alone. What was the point

departure then?

her frustration, she watched as

cut the cake and say a few words, then

night.”

they had

didn’t respond. His eyes scanned the room, and

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

Morrison repeated, his patience wearing

around and shook her

formed a tight

had gone to look for Rose

nursing her pain. Finally, Molly sighed, “Let’s

cut the cake.”

over the grand cake. Taking

looked at Morrison.

his wrist to check the time,

raised an

crowd, quickly chimed in, “It’s 7:50

It was still early.

but

hasn’t arrived yet.”

silently waiting, staring at

now. What if she

stepped out?

minutes ticked by, the guests

glasses and

waiting for someone,

it be that has Mr. Witt waiting at his

it be his wife,

it clear that there’s been

today?”

came back into the picture, and they even

if old flames have been

is because his ex

picture.”

Do you have a death wish, talking

at

woman spoke, gesturing subtly towards the entrance. As

look, their

at the sight of the figure appearing at the door.

in a

and petals, her long curls cascading

seductive against her immaculate makeup. She was

to the fresh, understated beauty she

stunning confidence.

lips curved into a confident

towards the center of

continued, but all eyes were on the unfolding

as Mona approached. Yet, with a radiant

at Morrison. “Happy birthday,

was cold. “What are you

“Here’s your birthday present.”

her arm, offering the

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