Doretta watched everyone closely, her expression neutral as she continued eating, pretending nothing was wrong.

After dinner, Patricia departed.

Emma, feeling content, took Ellar aside.

"Well done, you've got a girlfriend now.

I can relax." "Yeah," Ellar said, relieved.

"When do you plan to get married?" Emma asked.

Ellar looked unhappy, forcing a smile.

"Mom, do you really have to rush this? I'm your son, don't you believe in me? Am I that disappointing?" "Of course not! You're not disappointing at all," Emma said innocently.

Ellar let out a resigned sigh.

"Then why are you so rushed about my marriage? Before, you were anxious when I didn't have a girlfriend.

just got one, you're asking about

don't hurry up, I'll be single forever." "T

hope you settle down soon." She always considered what's best for

that's not really the reason, can you give me some time?" Ellar asked, looking

up marriage with Patricia now, aren't you afraid I might scare her away?" Dexter chimed in, "It's

and said, "I was just asking casually, why are you all so worked up?" She couldn't afford to scare Patricia away, especially since she genuinely

it's casual, please avoid asking, especially when Patricia is around," Ellar advised, still

assured, I understand," Emma

did Ellar feel

"I'm going

too, Mom

his room and completing his nightly routine, Ellar lay in bed, struggling to fall

felt like a flame was

with him, even if she later

at least Patricia wasn't

guest room, Doretta took out her

she dialed

now." "Noted," Doretta said firmly into the phone

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