“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

she was the one he loved –

been a bit scandalous, but

as Mrs. Witt, it would have

Rose’s years of heartache.

and returned alone. What was the

departure then?

watched as Morrison

say

night.”

waiting, and they had to

eyes scanned the room, and he

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

his patience

glanced around and shook her head, “I

a tight line, his

to look for Rose

somewhere, nursing her pain. Finally,

cut the cake.”

signaled the servers to bring over the

looked at Morrison.

check the time, but realizing

he raised

the crowd, quickly

It was still early.

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

hasn’t arrived yet.”

the cake, silently waiting, staring at the entrance. His calls to

couldn’t leave now. What if

stepped out?

minutes ticked by, the guests

and

waiting for someone,

could it be that has Mr.

be his

say, but isn’t it clear that there’s been a falling out between

today?”

came back into the picture, and they even stayed in

knows if old flames

wife today is because his ex is forcing Rose out

picture.”

a death

looking at the situation now, I

towards the

their expressions

sight of the figure appearing

in a burgundy evening gown, with a

petals, her long curls

her red lips seductive against her immaculate makeup.

understated beauty she once was;

stunning confidence.

curved into a

towards the center

eyes were on

approached. Yet,

up at Morrison. “Happy

“What are you

“Here’s your birthday present.”

extended her arm, offering the neatly wrapped box

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