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.

his teeth as he exclaimed, “I knew it

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

wine glass in her hand. “Dr. Sander,

me to do this. She didn’t tell me

disappeared, he had no way of knowing the

I’m genuinely concerned about her. She hardly has anyone

shake off, Mallory deliberately moved closer to

Matthew’s ears burned.

position and

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

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

a few seconds before recognizing

In the blink of an eye, more than a decade had

forgot about me, but how could you also not remember? When

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