"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.

to hold back any comments that might inadvertently reveal his current state of

trio reached the restaurant Ellar had

for the main dining area rather than a secluded private room turned out to be a fortunate choice, considering

it might have been in

a

lack of conversation lent an almost ghostly air to the meal, with each person focusing solely on their

silently wished for the meal

during the car

Doretta's incessant talking was becoming a

from Ellar and Patricia, chose

they prepared to head back, Doretta spoke up, 'I

just remembered I've got some errands I need to take

inquire about the specifics of her errands, nor

quickly,

drove off, her face turning notably

attention to

around, she swiftly approached it and

matter?" Doretta's tone carried a touch

you've started

need of an internal ally?"

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