"What did you say? I didn’t catch that." Doretta noticed Ellar's clear displeasure, her own face losing some color at his reaction.

Before things could escalate, Patricia stepped in, "Jumping to talk of marriage is jumping the gun, don't you think?" "But Aunt Emma adores you.

She's quite keen on the idea of you joining the family," Doretta couldn't help but smile again, trying to lighten the mood.

Noticing Ellar's continued annoyance, Patricia subtly pinched him as a cue to ease up.

"Ouch!" The pinch caught Ell ar off guard, making him grunt involuntarily.

"Ellar?" Doretta's confusion grew, looking between them for an explanation.

Catching Patricia's subtle cue, Ellar took a deep breath, attempting to soften his stance.

"Like we’ve mentioned earlier, marriage isn't on our agenda for the next few years.

Mom's on board with that decision, so it's not something we're rushing into." "Oh, I understand," Doretta replied, her smile returning.

"Well, in that case, Ellar, you'll have to really look out for Patricia.

It'd be a real loss if you let someone as wonderful as her slip away." Ellar mustered a tight smile in response, choosing to keep his peace.

was wiser to hold back any comments that

trio reached the restaurant

private room turned out to be a fortunate choice, considering the

the dynamic less awkward than it might

their orders, a palpable silence

ghostly air to the

in a foul mood, silently wished for the meal to end quickly so they could all go

of her diplomatic energy during the car ride, found it increasingly

incessant talking was becoming a test of her

Patricia,

they prepared to head back, Doretta spoke up, 'I won't be coming back

errands I need to take care of." "Alright then," Ellar

didn't inquire about the specifics of her errands, nor did he try

agreement came quickly, without

Doretta watched as Ellar's car drove off, her face turning

her attention to

glance around, she swiftly approached it and got

the matter?" Doretta's tone carried a touch

you've started

be in need of an internal ally?"

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