“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

might have been a bit scandalous, but

Mrs. Witt, it would have salvaged

Rose’s years of heartache.

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

departure then?

as Morrison

and say a few words, then

night.”

they had to go through the

didn’t respond. His eyes scanned the room,

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

his

her

tight line, his

Rose but hadn’t found her? Rose must have

again, hiding somewhere, nursing her pain. Finally,

cut the cake.”

bring over the grand cake.

looked at Morrison.

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

raised

crowd, quickly chimed in, “It’s 7:50

It was still early.

but paused. “Let’s wait

hasn’t arrived yet.”

the cake, silently waiting, staring at the

He couldn’t leave now. What

stepped out?

minutes ticked by, the guests around the cake began

glasses and enjoying

obvious he’s waiting for

could it be that has Mr. Witt waiting

it be

it clear that there’s been a falling

today?”

picture,

if old

because his ex is forcing Rose out

picture.”

death wish, talking like

but looking at the situation now, I don’t

towards the entrance. As

look, their expressions

darkened at the sight of the figure appearing at the

who entered was a vision in a burgundy

with lace and petals, her long

seductive against her immaculate makeup. She

beauty she once

stunning confidence.

curved into a confident smile brighter than

towards the center of

eyes were

deepened as Mona approached. Yet, with a radiant smile,

Morrison. “Happy birthday,

“What

“Here’s your birthday present.”

offering the

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