"Treat this place like your own home, and don't hesitate to make yourself comfortable," Emma comforted Doretta.

"Got it. Thank you, Aunt Emma," Doretta responded with a smile.

"If you're feeling tired after your journey, feel free to rest," Emma said, her concern evident.

"In that case, I'll leave you guys to enjoy your meal.

I'll head back to my room," Doretta said as she stood up.

"Of course, take your time," Emma said, her satisfaction with Doretta evident as her smile widened.

After Doretta left, Dexter quietly cautioned Emma, "Don't set your expectations too high." His advice was meant to temper any potential disappointment.

"You're not exactly helping by being so pessimistic," Emma replied, clearly unhappy with Dexter's comment.

"I'm just reminding you, some things can't be forced.

You don't want it to backfire," Dexter explained.

Emma rolled her eyes at Dexter.

"I know.

Doretta is a good match, we still have to respect what Ellar wants." Dexter

it came to setting someone up, it was important to consider their

didn't want to put Ellar in

and Doretta happened to develop feelings for each

to force anything,

as Ellar

"Wow, you're here early.

everything okay?" Nicole asked, a hint of surprise in her

"It's nothing urgent.

home, so I thought I'd stop by before heading to

"Ugh, it's even worse than that," Ellar sighed, clearly troubled, as he shared

cousin?" Nicole asked,

so," Ellar

doesn't really matter

here and has moved into my house."

"Hmm...

mom's acting, I don't think

hadn't said it outright, the look in his mother's eyes and her attitude made it seem like they were already treating Doretta as a future

had some sense left, or else he wouldn't even be able to go

after yourself," Nicole shrugged, indicating there was little she could do to

Ellar chuckled bitterly.

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