Once the ceremony concluded, it was time for the wedding toast.

Heather had changed into her wedding reception dress.

“Congratulations, Mr. Russell. You’ve finally won the heart of your beloved,” Morgan said, his voice tinged with a mix of sarcasm and sincerity. He raised his wine glass, his face clearly displaying more joy than mockery.

Dexter looked at him without anger, clinked glasses with him, and replied, “Thank you.”

Morgan gazed deeply into Heather’s eyes. “Congratulations, Ms. Olsen…” He paused for a moment. “I should be calling you Mrs. Russell now. Congratulations on achieving your wish.”

Heather maintained a composed smile, though her palms were drenched in sweat. The man before her had spoken with a beaming smile, but only she knew the malice he concealed beneath his facade.

“May you also achieve what you desire, Mr. Bastille.”

Only the two of them could discern the subtle nuances within those words.

on the table. He gritted his teeth as he exclaimed, “I knew it when

too conspicuous, his plans too intricate, to the point that even Heather, who stood beside him at that moment,

remained calm. She absentmindedly swirled the wine glass in her hand. “Dr. Sander, did Josie inform you of the reason for bringing

“She only asked me to do this. She didn’t tell me

had disappeared, he had no way of

news of Josie? I’m genuinely concerned about her. She hardly has anyone she can trust

couldn’t shake off, Mallory deliberately moved closer to Matthew. She whispered in his

Matthew’s ears burned.

and said,

Olsens, the elders had nothing but words of praise and blessings to offer until

leisurely. “Dexter, it’s been many

a few seconds

went missing. In the

wouldn’t mind if Dexter forgot about me, but how could you also not remember? When you were little, I

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