Chapter 3140


    "Nicole, Lulu, this is Doretta, a distant rtive of mine," Emma introduced to Nicole and Lulu.


    "This is Nicole, Er''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," Er 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 nced at Er, aware that their rtionship was fake. But now, the situation seemed out of her


    control, and she realized she hadn''t nned carefully. She had thought they could easily ''break up''


    However, admitting that her rtionship with Er was fake would mean they had deceived Dexter and


    Emma. She was sure Dexter and Emma would be deeply hurt by that revtion.


    Er served Patricia more food and then casually remarked, "As long as you''re happy, it makes my life


    a bit easier," adopting a tone that suggested mild annoyance.


    Everyoneughed heartily, once again lightening the mood.


    Nicole''s eyes narrowed slightly as she noticed Patricia''s hesitation. She understood Patricia''s concerns


    and doubts; indeed, the situation seemed tricky.


    At this point, the only way forward was to proceed with the n. She hoped to apprehend Doretta soon


    to avoid dragging things out and minimizing potential hurt.


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


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


    tomorrow. I really have to thank you and Er for helping mend such a great job. Don''t worry, I''ll work


    hard and do my best.


    "You''re just starting your career; don''t put too much pressure on yourself. If there''s anything you don''t


    understand, go to Eliar. He''ll help you," Emma advised.


    Dexter added, "Knowing you''re there to help Er gives US peace of mind." "I''ll definitely do my best,"


    Doretta assured with a serious and earnest expression.


    "Do you need to prepare anything for your first day at work?" Emma asked, concerned.


    "I''ve got everything ready," Doretta replied sweetly.


    Lulu nced at her, then teasingly said to Er, "With Patricia and now Doretta at your side, you sure


    have plenty of help now." "I can''t really offer much help; I''ll still need Er''s guidance," Doretta said,


    slightly embarrassed.


    "Not at all, I hear you''re quite the talent. All you needed was an opportunity.


    Who knows, maybe one day, Er will be relying on you," Luluplimented with a yful smile.


    "Patricia is too kind; I''m not that impressive," Doretta demurred, then looked at Patricia, "If anyone''s


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    impressive, it''s Patricia. And the only one who can truly help Er will be his future wife." "We''re all


    family here; we help each other out," Emma chimed in, thinking the conversation was casual. She


    urged everyone to focus more on eating than talking.


    Lulu and Nicole exchanged a look, silently acknowledging Doretta''s skill with words. It was clear why


    Emma admired her so much.


    Nicole subtly smiled, skillfully changing the subject to talk about other family matters.


    After dinner, Patricia took her leave.