"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.

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

someone up, it was important to

want to put Ellar in

develop feelings for each other, he

there was no need to force anything, and it would be

following day, a gentle breeze filled the air as Ellar arrived at the Riddle

"Wow, you're here early.

everything okay?" Nicole asked, a hint of

"It's nothing urgent.

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

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

cousin?" Nicole

suppose so,"

doesn't really matter

has moved into

"Hmm...

mom's acting, I don't think she'll let

his mother's eyes and her attitude

parents still had some sense left, or else

after yourself," Nicole shrugged, indicating there was

Ellar chuckled bitterly.

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