"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 Ellar wants."

to setting someone up, it was important

to put Ellar in a difficult

to develop feelings for each other,

need to force anything, and it would be best if everyone accepted

as Ellar

"Wow, you're here early.

asked, a hint of surprise

"It's nothing urgent.

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

frustrated expression, Nicole couldn't help but tease, "Why? Feeling pressured to get married again?" "Ugh, it's even worse than

distant cousin?" Nicole asked,

so," Ellar

it doesn't

has moved into my house." Nicole

"Hmm...

she's looking for a job, right?" "Yeah, but the way my mom's acting, I don't

and her attitude made it

some sense left, or else he wouldn't even be

have to look after yourself," Nicole

Ellar chuckled bitterly.

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