“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

might have been a bit scandalous, but if Morrison

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

Rose’s years of heartache.

and returned alone. What was the point

departure then?

watched as Morrison approached. Taking

and say a few words, then we can call

night.”

and they had to go

scanned the room, and

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

Morrison repeated, his patience

shook her head, “I haven’t seen

tight line, his

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

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

cut the cake.”

bring over the grand

looked at Morrison.

at his wrist to check the time, but realizing

he raised

quickly

It was still early.

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

hasn’t arrived yet.”

the cake, silently waiting, staring at the

gone unanswered. He couldn’t leave now.

stepped out?

the minutes ticked by, the guests around the cake

and

waiting for someone,

it be that has Mr. Witt waiting at

it be

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

today?”

came back into the picture, and they even stayed

old flames have been

today is because his ex is forcing Rose

picture.”

have a death wish, talking

certainly want to live, but looking at

towards the entrance. As

look, their expressions

sight of the figure appearing

vision in

and petals, her long

against her immaculate makeup. She was

to the fresh, understated beauty she

stunning confidence.

curved into a confident smile

the center of the

eyes were

as Mona approached. Yet, with

at Morrison. “Happy

response was cold. “What are you doing

“Here’s your birthday present.”

her arm, offering the neatly wrapped box

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