"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.

thought they could easily 'break up' later without

might be hurt by such

admitting that her relationship with Ellar was fake would

and Emma would be deeply hurt by

served Patricia more food and then casually remarked, "As long as you're happy, it

laughed heartily, once again lightening the

slightly as

and doubts; indeed, the

point, the only way forward was to proceed

Doretta soon to avoid dragging things out and minimizing potential

through her mind, Nicole's gaze shifted back

was attentively serving Emma, expressing her gratitude, "Aunt Emma, I'm

thank you and Ellar

work hard and

just starting your career; don't put too much

you don't understand, go

you,"

help Ellar gives US peace of mind." "I'll definitely do my best," Doretta assured with a serious and earnest

anything for your first day

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