Dexter glanced deeply at the study door before turning around and heading back to Heather's room.

The wedding was conducted in a proper manner, free from any outdated and backward traditions. He opened the door to find Heather sitting on the bed with her legs crossed, her wedding dress elegantly spread out around her, and diamonds sparkling on her head.

When she saw him, she blushed and said, "Dex, you've arrived."

Dexter's eyes showed no emotion as he sat across from her. "It's not time yet. We'll leave at ten," he replied.

Heather always had a shy smile on her face, her pristine fingers intertwined. Her eyes were filled with admiration and reverence as she looked at him.

This man, who was once out of reach, would probably never have crossed paths with them if it weren't for an unexpected twist of fate. Yet, it was this chance to get close to him that allowed her to forgive the injustices and poverty she had endured for over a decade.

"Dex, do you remember when we first met?" Heather asked.

Dexter furrowed his brow, absentmindedly flipping his phone between his fingers. "Arnold's office."

Indeed, it was back then when he sought out Arnold to help Summer, which led to their first encounter.

was your initial reaction when you saw

made herself look very much like Josie.

"Familiar."

thought that the boy from my youth would be

there were no doubts, Dexter would have been moved. But at that moment, he remained

outside. "You mentioned the past. It

"What?"

adventures. We made a pact to dig it up and drink it once we each got married. Now that we are about to get married, it's time to open that pot of

was taken aback for a moment, then tentatively responded, "Indeed, I had completely forgotten until you mentioned it. Send someone to dig it up. We'll drink it tonight." S~ᴇaʀᴄh the (F)indNƟvᴇl.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the

of Dexter's mouth curved slightly, a sharp glint flashing in his

never done such a thing

to dig for information.

he stepped off the balcony to make

case through Ruby," he said on

fell on his face, yet it appeared incredibly gloomy. "Tell Justin that

the time he was waiting for a response, Dexter remained standing on the balcony

puzzled. She carefully got out of bed and walked to the balcony door, where she heard Dexter's

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