"Nicole, Lulu, this is Doretta, a distant relative of mine," Emma introduced to Nicole and Lulu.

"This is Nicole, Ellar's fraternal cousin, and that's Lulu, Nicole's brother's wife," Emma continued with the introductions.

After the greetings, Dexter encouraged everyone, saying, "Alright, we're all family here, no need to be formal.

Let's eat." "Okay," everyone agreed, picking up their utensils.

"Patricia, try this," Ellar immediately served Patricia her favorite dish.

Lulu saw this and gave Nicole an ambiguous smile, raising her eyebrows.

Nicole chuckled softly, then turned to Dexter and Emma.

"Uncle Dexter, Emma, you both look great recently, seems like you're enjoying yourselves." "Of course, we're thrilled," Emma replied, looking at Patricia with a satisfied smile.

Patricia felt embarrassed, her face turning red.

She glanced at Ellar, aware that their relationship was fake.

But now, the situation seemed out of her control, and she realized she hadn't planned carefully.

could easily 'break up' later

now feared that Emma might be hurt by such

Ellar was fake would mean

and Emma would be deeply hurt by

more food and then casually remarked, "As long as you're happy, it makes my life a bit easier," adopting a tone that

laughed heartily, once again

eyes narrowed slightly as she

concerns and doubts; indeed,

the only way forward was to proceed with the

to avoid dragging things

these thoughts passed through her mind, Nicole's

attentively serving Emma, expressing her

to thank you and Ellar for helping me

I'll work hard

career; don't put too much pressure on

anything you don't understand,

help you," Emma

you're there to help Ellar gives US peace of mind." "I'll

anything for your first day at work?"

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