"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 have

to setting someone up, it was important to

didn't want to put Ellar in a

feelings

they weren't interested, there was no need to force anything, and it would be best if everyone

as Ellar arrived at the Riddle Corporation early in

"Wow, you're here early.

okay?" Nicole asked, a hint

"It's nothing urgent.

I thought I'd stop

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

cousin?"

suppose so," Ellar

doesn't really

here and has moved into my house." Nicole frowned

"Hmm...

acting, I don't

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

yourself," Nicole shrugged, indicating there was little

Ellar chuckled bitterly.

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