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

the point that even Heather, who stood beside him at that moment, might not fully

glass in her hand. “Dr. Sander, did Josie

asked me to do this. She didn’t

Josie had disappeared, he had no

about her. She hardly has anyone she can trust in Wavery,” Matthew

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

Matthew’s ears burned.

position and said, “Let’s

Dexter and Heather toasted the Olsens, the elders had nothing but words of praise and blessings to

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

the man for a few

had gone abroad after Liana went missing. In the

in satisfaction, then turned his gaze to Heather. Seeing her surprised expression, he said, “Leanne, I wouldn’t mind if Dexter forgot about

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