"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

feared that Emma might

relationship with Ellar was fake would mean they

sure Dexter 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 suggested

once again

slightly as she

doubts; indeed, the

point, the only way forward was to

apprehend Doretta soon to avoid dragging things out and minimizing potential

thoughts passed through her mind, Nicole's gaze shifted

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

have to thank you and Ellar for helping me

worry, I'll work hard and do

starting your career; don't

anything you don't

help you," Emma

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

need to prepare anything for your first day at work?" Emma

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