Primrose, after drinking with Nancy, returned to Nancy's house to spend the night. Anyway, Joel was not at home; there was no one to control where she went. Primrose was very pleased with this freedom."Will you go to the shopping mall tomorrow? When things are sad, just spend a lot of Joel's money to vent; you will soon feel better."Nancy handed Primrose a glass of lemonade, speaking boldly. Anyway, if Joel is a traitor now, Primrose needs to spend a lot of Joel's money as a punishment for him. Otherwise, if something happens later and Joel uses his money to spend on Auntie and buys her designer clothes and bags, then Primrose is too disadvantaged."Okay. So whatever you want to buy tomorrow, I will swipe Joel's card to pay you."Primrose felt that Nancy's thinking was correct and also proposed it out of concern for her, so she was delighted with this idea. When the two were newly married, Joel gave Primrose a black card that she could spend at will. However, because the relationshi
That's right, it's Joel.He is kissing Auntie passionately, as close as a sweet couple. Auntie leaned on Joel, boldly hugged Joel's shoulder, and leaned over to kiss Joel, acting strongly and decisively like an upright girl enjoying passionate love. Primrose's eyes were hot, the corners of her eyes quickly turned red, and her ears were ringing because she couldn't believe what she was seeing.Her husband, who was supposed to be working in the city next door, appeared here again, with his ex-girlfriend intimately kissing on the lips. This made Primrose think for a moment that Joel wasn't originally on business these days, he just pretended to deceive Primrose and then enjoy happy moments with Auntie.Primrose suddenly realized, in the love of Auntie and Joel, she was a superfluous person.No wonder Auntie was so confident every time she met her, in that phone call she was always cheerfully provoking Primrose. The beloved will never feel reserved or ashamed about anything.Today she and
On the first call, Primrose didn't answer the phone. Feeling more and more insecure, Joel hastily dialed a second time. Fortunately, this time, Primrose answered the phone."Primrose, where are you? I came back from a business trip and bought you a surprise gift with some cake. Do you want to go back and see the gift too?"Joel breathed a sigh of relief, softening his voice. Primrose on the other end of the line was silent for a moment, then replied coldly."I don't think it's necessary. Also, let's get a divorce; you and Auntie know all about it. I also saw you and Auntie on the street corner today."Primrose didn't elaborate, but Joel had vaguely guessed what she had seen. Joel's heart tightened with confusion; he felt so anxious for the first time that he didn't know where to start."Primrose, trust me. Where are you now? I can come to you to explain."Joel's voice was very urgent, mixed with panic; his face also gradually paled, but Primrose did not pay too much attention to them.
Joel, indeed, had the gift of persuasive speech, as after expressing himself, he gave Primrose time to carefully consider everything. That night, he truly didn't call Primrose again. Primrose thought she wouldn't be able to sleep that night due to lingering emotions, but after having a deep talk with Nancy and drinking a warm glass of milk that Nancy prepared for her, she had a restful sleep. The next morning, Primrose woke up at the same time as Nancy did, and they had breakfast together before going to work as usual."Do you really not need to take a day off to unwind?" Nancy asked Primrose repeatedly on the way to the company. At first, she earnestly advised Primrose to take a day off to rest properly, suggesting that she could go to a cafe or do some shopping after waking up to ease her mental stress. For someone going through heartbreak, it's challenging to immediately refresh one's spirit and focus on work."I'm okay, really. Don't worry. When I'm at home with nothing to do, I t
Primrose had originally planned to start her trip next week, but when she finished work and saw Joel waiting patiently and tenderly at the company's entrance, she changed her mind. She decided to immediately book a flight and go to Country Y tomorrow, so she wouldn't have to worry about Joel bothering her anymore."Hey, doesn't your ex-husband need to go to work? I've seen him at least three times today," Nancy couldn't help but lightly tease Primrose after she refused Joel's advances and left.Regardless of her knowledge and understanding of CEOs of large companies, they are usually busy with work and rarely have time for themselves. So why did Joel suddenly have so much free time?"I don't know, and I don't care. Maybe he's trying to appear affectionate to gain my sympathy.""Regarding Joel not wanting to sign the divorce papers, maybe it's because he's concerned about his parents. They seem to really like me, so they'll be angry if Joel betrays me and has an affair with someone els
Looking into Primrose's bewildered and curious eyes, the man with smoky gray hair became angry."Primrose, you don't remember who I am, do you?" His voice was low and icy as he spoke.Primrose's smile stiffened, and she awkwardly turned her head away to avoid his gaze. She glanced at Nancy, seeking help, but Nancy just shook her head and shrugged, clearly not remembering him either.It was evident that even Nancy couldn't recall who he was."Primrose, alright, it seems like you've had quite a few boyfriends over the years. Let me reintroduce myself. I'm Andrew, your ex-boyfriend."The man almost gritted his teeth while uttering each word, and his tone turned bitterly cold, making Primrose shiver slightly. Nevertheless, she mustered a faint smile."I remember now. I'm sorry, my memory isn't great."Andrew was Primrose's ex-boyfriend from a few years ago. At that time, he appeared more composed and mature than he is now. When they were together, he was the CEO of a highly renowned jewel
The next day, both Nancy and Primrose were extremely excited about their trip to Country Y. They woke up early to do their makeup and put on beautiful dresses. Today, Primrose chose a simple black off-shoulder dress that accentuated her slender neck and alluring shoulders. She also added a pair of luxury-brand sunglasses to look even cooler. Primrose was very satisfied with her current appearance.Nancy, on the other hand, wore a white, elegant spaghetti-strap dress that made her fair skin stand out. They booked a car to the airport early in the morning, and as they entered, almost every eye turned towards them due to their captivating looks. Primrose and Nancy enjoyed this attention, held their heads high, and moved forward, pulling their suitcases.Some people approached them, wanting to help carry their luggage, but they politely declined, feeling uncomfortable with the suggestive glances from those men, as if they were making some implied invitation for a one-night stand. However,
As for Primrose, after the not-so-pleasant phone call, she quickly regained her spirits to continue enjoying the long day of leisure. She and Nancy had lunch at a nearby five-star restaurant and then went shopping at a newly opened shopping center nearby.Shopping was always a favorite pastime for women, at least for Primrose and Nancy, who enjoyed doing it whenever they had free time. Moreover, each country had different fashion styles, and luxury brands offered a diverse range of clothing and jewelry options to choose from. Therefore, visiting shopping centers was a must for both Nancy and Primrose whenever they visited a different country or city.When they returned to the hotel with their shopping bags, they were in a cheerful and excited mood. Primrose plopped down on the large bed as soon as they got back, while Nancy happily snapped a selfie and sent a voice chat to her boyfriend."Darling, I just went shopping with Primrose. Have you had lunch yet?""Remember to eat on time an
In the familiar tone and warmth that radiated from Joel's hands, Primrose quietly watched the video being played on the large screen. It was a video of her and Joel's love story, starting from the day they got married after their crazy first encounter.Primrose didn't know how Joel had compiled and edited them into this video, but everything felt incredibly genuine. From their initial excitement and awkwardness on their wedding day to the gentle kiss they shared, it all felt real.The video shifted as the two of them moved in together. Primrose saw herself and Joel sitting at the same dinner table; there was no communication between them, not even a glance exchanged. It was a bit amusing.Throughout, Joel kept his head tilted, watching Primrose closely and observing every expression on her face. He witnessed Primrose's emotions as she looked back on their past. By this point, the video continued playing, showcasing the gradual bonding between Joel and Primrose. Amid the soothing piano
Time passed calmly in the afternoon; at least while working, Joel didn't play any mischievous tricks or surprise Primrose with sudden kisses. She was comfortable and didn't need to be cautious anymore. She spent the afternoon leisurely, wearing AirPods and watching TV shows, and then returned home with Joel.Initially, Primrose had some difficulty adjusting to this unusually comfortable life, but it quickly became a habit. She was entirely satisfied with her current job and Joel's attentive care for her.After returning from the company, instead of cooking as usual, Joel ruffled Primrose's hair and mentioned that they would dine out tonight. Occasionally, Joel would book a table at some famous restaurant for dinner, so Primrose didn't question it. She obediently went upstairs to freshen up and change.When she emerged in an intricately designed white dress, Primrose slowly smoothed her hair and smiled sweetly at Joel."How do I look? Do I resemble the most beautiful woman in the world
Since boarding the plane, Primrose has remained cautious of Joel as usual, maintaining an extremely cold and distant attitude and not uttering a word to him. Joel had grown accustomed to the silence and indifference, so he didn't dare disturb her, sitting up straight with his back against the seat.After a while, Primrose began to feel drowsy and quickly leaned back against the airplane seat, falling asleep. Joel made sure to carefully place a thin blanket over her to keep her warm before closing his eyes to rest as well. Waking up early had left their bodies tired and sleepy.A few hours later, as Joel drifted into sleep, he felt a slight weight on his shoulder and a sweet fragrance wafting around his nose. He turned his head to look, and his gaze became even more tender as he saw that Primrose had rested her head on his shoulder and was sound asleep.Her smooth white face had a faint rosy hue, her nose gently rising and falling with each breath, and her eyes were closed beautifully.
When Primrose spotted Nancy ahead, she let out a relieved breath, enthusiastically skipping over to grab Nancy's hand. Nancy was somewhat surprised by Primrose's overly excited reaction, staring at her for a moment to search for any unusual expressions. Unable to resist, she asked,"Why are you suddenly so happy to see me? It's quite rare."Hearing this somewhat teasing remark that caught her off guard, Primrose pretended not to understand and tugged Nancy along ahead. Of course, she couldn't share the recent events with Nancy; otherwise, Nancy would offer advice that wasn't really suitable for their age and would only make Primrose more embarrassed when facing Joel.The four of them arrived at the restaurant together, falling into the habit of couples sitting side by side. Primrose was still sulking about the earlier incident with Joel, so when he pulled out a chair for her, she merely let out a cold huff before sitting down slowly, intentionally avoiding looking at Joel even once. J
Joel walked quietly, and Primrose followed, leaning her head against Joel's broad shoulder. Neither of them spoke, but both could vaguely sense the gentle heartbeat of the other.A sweet, elusive sensation enveloped the space, making the sun-drenched journey feel warmer and gentler.By the time Joel carried Primrose back to the hotel, she still remained in a dreamy state, not fully escaping that unfamiliar emotion. Joel carefully carried Primrose into the bathroom and helped her wash her feet. The cool water slowly awakened Primrose as it trickled down. She lifted her head to look at Joel, their gazes meeting tenderly, filled with unexplainable emotions."Take a shower, sweetie. I'll wait for you."Joel lightly kissed Primrose's forehead and left. She mechanically picked up her clothes and entered the bathroom. The warm water enveloped her, dissipating the haziness within her, yet Primrose remained absentminded, thinking about the warm words Joel had spoken earlier.The sincerity of h
Upon returning to the hotel, the first thing Primrose did was slump onto the large bed, sighing continuously."If I had known that going out would make me this tired, I wouldn't have invited everyone for a cruise."After a few hours on the cruise ship and a lunch break earlier, Primrose's energy had been depleted, leaving her too tired to even sit up. Joel smiled, gently using a makeup remover pad to clean Primrose's face and remove her makeup carefully, then affectionately wiping her nose with a tissue."Alright, stop complaining. Change your clothes and take a nap. We'll go for a beach walk this afternoon.""If you're really exhausted, I don't mind helping you change clothes."Joel raised an eyebrow and winked mischievously, successfully making Primrose slightly flustered as she sat up, rushing to the bathroom with her clothes. She quickly changed into a comfortable set of pajamas and once again lay down on the bed, feeling the softness of the mattress and blankets."Can I sleep at
In the days after returning to work, Primrose had a lot of free time and planned the upcoming trip with Nancy for the two of them and their boyfriends. Although it had been mentioned before, and furthermore, Brian and Joel had never had an official meeting, Primrose and Nancy were both eager to push for this trip.Regarding the planning, since Primrose was currently the freest person in the company, she did most of the work. This ranged from choosing suitable places to visit to selecting a hotel. Concerning Primrose's choices, the others had no objections, so on a beautiful weekend morning, all four of them set off to Country A together.Joel carried luggage for both Primrose and quietly followed behind, while Primrose cheerfully carried her handbag ahead. She excitedly held Nancy's hand, who was being helped with her suitcase by Brian, strolling and enjoying the city's scenery.The two men glanced at each other and chuckled softly, suddenly feeling camaraderie.After arriving at the
When Primrose woke up for the second time, it was already quite late. She blinked a few times to fully wake up, then looked around the room. Perhaps by this time, Joel was in the kitchen cooking, so she also got up leisurely, folded the blanket, and went to the bathroom to brush her teeth. After that, Primrose put on her pajamas and went downstairs to find Joel yawning and tousling her slightly messy hair."Awake now, sweetie? Did you sleep well?"Since he had heard the faint footsteps from the stairs, Joel knew that Primrose was awake. He took off his apron and hung them neatly, then approached to help Primrose adjust her slightly messy hair before pulling out a chair for her to sit at the dining table."Are you ready for breakfast? I'll get it for you."Primrose was still not fully awake from her dream, her gaze flickering lazily. Water droplets from washing her face still glistened on her fair complexion, but Joel carefully wiped them away before bringing her breakfast.As requeste
Indeed, the next day, Primrose's condition had improved significantly, and her temperature had returned to normal. When she woke up, she mentioned to Joel that she wanted to go to the company, but it was evident that Joel didn't agree.Despite that, Primrose was still feeling weak, so she decided to rest for another day to fully recover. Furthermore, the company was under Joel's ownership now, so she didn't need to exert herself unnecessarily.Finally, Primrose lay on the bed, casting a frustrated and resigned glance at Joel, leaving him feeling somewhat bewildered about how to respond. After a momentary internal struggle, Joel gently stroked her soft hair, now lightly scented with the fragrance of lavender."Alright, fine. I'm concerned about you, so I don't want you to go to the company and tire yourself out. It's only seven in the morning, get some more sleep."Since her request had been denied, Primrose didn't want to show a favorable expression towards Joel, so she turned her hea