"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.

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

up, it

want to put Ellar in a difficult

feelings

no need to force anything, and it would

day, a gentle breeze filled the air as

"Wow, you're here early.

asked, a hint of surprise in her

"It's nothing urgent.

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

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

distant cousin?" Nicole asked,

so," Ellar

it doesn't really

already here and has moved into

"Hmm...

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,"

eyes and her attitude made it seem like they were already treating Doretta as

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

case, you'll just have to look after yourself," Nicole shrugged, indicating there was little she

Ellar chuckled bitterly.

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