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.

table. He gritted his teeth as he exclaimed, “I knew it when Jo married him years ago. This man is

even

swirled the wine glass in her hand. “Dr. Sander, did Josie inform you of the reason for

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

Josie had disappeared, he had no way

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

she couldn’t shake off, Mallory deliberately moved closer to Matthew. She

Matthew’s ears burned.

position and said, “Let’s observe for a

as Dexter and Heather toasted the Olsens, the elders had nothing but words

rose leisurely. “Dexter, it’s been many years since

the man for a few

went missing. In the blink of an eye,

to Heather. Seeing her surprised expression, he said, “Leanne, I wouldn’t mind if Dexter forgot about me,

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