“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

the one he loved

might have been a bit scandalous, but if

Witt, it would have salvaged some

Rose’s years of heartache.

had left alone and returned alone. What was the point of

departure then?

frustration, she watched as Morrison

“Let’s cut the cake and say a few words,

night.”

crowd was waiting, and they had to go

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

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

repeated, his patience

her

tight

to look for Rose but hadn’t

somewhere, nursing her pain. Finally, Molly sighed,

cut the cake.”

servers to bring over

looked at Morrison.

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

raised

crowd, quickly

It was still early.

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

hasn’t arrived yet.”

silently waiting, staring at the entrance. His calls to

now. What if she

stepped out?

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

and enjoying

waiting for

it be that has Mr. Witt waiting

be

isn’t it clear that there’s been a falling

today?”

into the picture, and they even stayed in

if old

today is because his ex is forcing Rose out

picture.”

death wish,

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

spoke, gesturing subtly towards the entrance. As everyone

look, their

sight of the figure

was a vision in a

petals, her

lips seductive against

beauty she once

stunning confidence.

her lips curved into a

towards the center

continued, but all eyes were on

approached. Yet, with a radiant smile,

at Morrison.

response was cold. “What are you

“Here’s your birthday present.”

her arm, offering the

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