"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'

that Emma might be hurt by such an

relationship with Ellar was fake would mean they had

and Emma would be deeply hurt by that

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

laughed heartily, once

as she

Patricia's concerns and doubts; indeed, the situation

the only way forward was to

apprehend Doretta soon to avoid dragging things out

passed through her mind, Nicole's gaze

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

and Ellar for

work hard and

career; don't put too much pressure

there's anything you don't understand, go

you,"

added, "Knowing you're there to help Ellar gives US peace of mind." "I'll definitely do my best," Doretta assured with a serious

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