“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 – now

a bit scandalous, but

as Mrs. Witt, it would

Rose’s years of heartache.

returned alone. What

departure then?

as Morrison

say a few words,

night.”

was waiting, and they had to go through the

His eyes scanned the room, and he frowned,

Rose?”

Molly paused, “Who?”

his

her

formed a tight line, his

Rose

somewhere, nursing her

cut the cake.”

servers to bring over the grand

looked at Morrison.

to check the time,

raised an

crowd, quickly

It was still early.

from Molly but paused. “Let’s wait a

hasn’t arrived yet.”

the cake, silently waiting, staring at the

couldn’t leave now.

stepped out?

minutes ticked by, the guests

glasses and enjoying

waiting for

be that has Mr. Witt waiting at his

it be his

isn’t it clear that there’s

today?”

ex came back into the picture, and they

Who knows if old

today is because his ex is forcing Rose

picture.”

a death

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

subtly towards the

their

sight of the figure appearing

entered was a vision in a burgundy evening gown,

with lace and petals, her long curls cascading

her red lips seductive against her immaculate makeup. She was

the fresh, understated beauty

stunning confidence.

a confident smile

the center of the

continued, but all eyes were on the

deepened as Mona approached.

up at Morrison. “Happy

cold. “What are you

“Here’s your birthday present.”

extended her arm, offering the neatly

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