“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

bash might have been a bit scandalous, but

status as Mrs. Witt, it would have

Rose’s years of heartache.

and returned alone. What was

departure then?

watched as

cut the cake and say

night.”

crowd was waiting, and they had

respond. His eyes scanned the room, and

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

repeated, his

glanced around and shook her head, “I haven’t

tight

to look for Rose

again, hiding somewhere, nursing her

cut the cake.”

to bring over the

looked at Morrison.

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

raised

the crowd, quickly chimed in, “It’s 7:50

It was still early.

from Molly but paused. “Let’s wait a

hasn’t arrived yet.”

silently waiting, staring

now. What if she arrived

stepped out?

guests around the

and

waiting for someone,

that has Mr. Witt waiting at his own birthday

be his wife,

but isn’t it clear that

today?”

back into the picture, and they even stayed

if old flames

with his wife today is because his

picture.”

death

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

subtly towards the entrance. As everyone

their

at the sight of

a vision in a burgundy evening

with lace and petals, her long curls cascading

lips seductive against her immaculate makeup.

the fresh, understated beauty she once was;

stunning confidence.

a confident smile brighter than usual,

the center of

but all eyes were on the

as Mona approached. Yet, with a

at Morrison. “Happy birthday,

cold. “What are you doing

“Here’s your birthday present.”

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