"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.

is a good match, we still

up, it was important

want to put Ellar

develop feelings for each other, he wouldn't

there was no need to force anything, and

filled the air as Ellar arrived at the Riddle Corporation early

"Wow, you're here early.

everything okay?" Nicole asked, a hint of surprise

"It's nothing urgent.

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 he shared Doretta's

distant cousin?" Nicole asked,

suppose so,"

it doesn't really matter

has moved into my house." Nicole

"Hmm...

mom's acting, I don't think she'll let Doretta move out even if she finds a job," Ellar

parents hadn't said it outright, the look in his mother's eyes and her attitude made it seem like they were already

his 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 little she could do

Ellar chuckled bitterly.

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