"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.

still have to respect what Ellar wants." Dexter felt

to setting someone up,

want to put Ellar

Doretta happened to develop feelings for each other, he wouldn't

no need to force anything, and it would

following day, a gentle breeze filled the air as Ellar

"Wow, you're here early.

asked, a hint

"It's nothing urgent.

just didn't feel like staying home, so I thought I'd stop

to get married again?" "Ugh, it's even worse than that," Ellar sighed, clearly troubled, as

cousin?" Nicole

suppose so,"

it doesn't really matter

has moved into my house." Nicole

"Hmm...

for a job, right?" "Yeah, but the way my mom's acting, I don't think she'll let

it outright, the look in his mother's eyes and her attitude made it seem like

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

have to look after yourself," Nicole shrugged, indicating there was

Ellar chuckled bitterly.

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