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.

that I just got one, you're

I don't hurry up, I'll be single forever." "T didn't mean it like that," Emma said, noticing Ellar's

you settle down soon." She always considered

reason, can you give me some time?" Ellar

you afraid I might scare her away?" Dexter chimed in, "It's great that he's found someone he

let them make their own decisions." Emma gave them both a look and said, "I was just asking casually, why are you all so worked up?" She couldn't afford to scare Patricia away,

asking, especially when Patricia is around," Ellar advised,

assured, I understand," Emma

then did

up, saying, "I'm going to

early too, Mom and Dad." "Go ahead," Emma

his room and completing his nightly routine, Ellar lay

flame

if she later clarified it was

was satisfying enough; at least Patricia wasn't coldly rejecting

guest room, Doretta took

door, she dialed

firmly into the phone before hanging up, her

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