"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.

I think Doretta is a good match, we still have to respect what

someone up, it was important to consider

want to put Ellar in a difficult

happened to develop feelings for

weren't interested, there was no need to force

following day, a gentle breeze filled the air as

"Wow, you're here early.

asked, a

"It's nothing urgent.

I thought I'd stop by before heading

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

distant cousin?" Nicole

so,"

doesn't

and has moved into my house."

"Hmm...

a job, right?" "Yeah, but the way my mom's acting, I don't think she'll let Doretta move out even if she finds a job,"

look in his mother's eyes and her attitude

only comfort was that his parents still had some sense left,

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

Ellar chuckled bitterly.

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