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 hands pressing down on the table. He gritted his teeth as

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

her hand. “Dr. Sander, did Josie inform

aback. “She only asked me to do

that Josie had disappeared, he had no way of

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

burning gaze that she couldn’t shake off, Mallory deliberately moved closer to Matthew. She whispered

Matthew’s ears burned.

proper position and said, “Let’s observe

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

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

his brows slightly, studying the man for a few

after Liana went missing. In the blink

her surprised expression, he said, “Leanne, I wouldn’t mind if Dexter forgot about me, but how could you also not remember? When you were little, I often took you out to play. Have

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