"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 without much

now feared that Emma might be hurt by

was fake would mean

Emma would be deeply hurt by that

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

heartily, once again lightening

slightly as she

and doubts; indeed, the situation

only way forward was to proceed

avoid dragging

these thoughts passed through her mind, Nicole's gaze shifted back to

expressing her

have to thank you and Ellar for helping me land such a

hard

don't

anything you don't

help you,"

there to help Ellar gives US peace of mind." "I'll definitely do my best,"

for your first day

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