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.

Matthew watched from the corner, his hands pressing down on the table. He gritted his teeth as he exclaimed, "I knew it when Jo married him years ago. This man is not trustworthy!"

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

"Dr. Sander, did Josie inform you of the reason for bringing the plastic surgeon here?" Matthew was taken

Josie had disappeared, he had

any news of Josie? I'm genuinely concerned about her. She hardly has anyone she can trust in Wavery," Matthew

the persistent, burning gaze that she couldn't shake off, Mallory deliberately moved closer to

Matthew's ears burned.

resumed her proper position and

elders had nothing but words of praise and blessings to offer

"Dexter, it's been many years since

for a few

Liana went missing. In the blink of an eye, more than a decade had

in satisfaction, then turned his gaze to Heather. Seeing her surprised expression, he said, "Leanne, I wouldn't mind if Dexter forgot about me, but how could

appeared out of nowhere, and no one had informed Heather about him. Judging by Dexter's demeanor, she assumed he was a person of some importance. She paused for a moment, then quickly greeted him with a smile, "Uncle

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