"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.

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

came to setting someone up,

to put

happened to develop feelings for each other, he

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

breeze filled the air as Ellar arrived at the

"Wow, you're here early.

a hint of surprise in

"It's nothing urgent.

staying home, so I thought I'd stop

frustrated expression, Nicole couldn't help but tease, "Why? Feeling pressured to get married again?" "Ugh, it's even worse than that," Ellar sighed, clearly troubled, as he shared Doretta's

cousin?" Nicole asked,

so,"

doesn't

has moved into my house." Nicole frowned

"Hmm...

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

the look in his mother's eyes and her attitude made it seem like they were already treating Doretta as a

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

you'll just have to look after yourself," Nicole shrugged, indicating

Ellar chuckled bitterly.

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