The gentle and melodious tone of Joel's deep voice melted Primrose's heart for a moment. Joel had always been the kind of person with a cold and distant demeanor, but his voice was raspy and seductive, and every time he spoke sweet words of flattery, Primrose quickly found herself enchanted, her heart pounding wildly.This time was no different. Joel's voice made Primrose's heart flutter, and her thoughts wandered to the romantic clouds on the horizon. She didn't know how to react to all of this.Everything happened so quickly; misunderstandings arose and were resolved, making her feel like everything was just a dream. A beautiful and sweet dream"Primrose, it's all my fault. I wasn't cautious and decisive enough, which led to Auntie's persistent interference and created these misunderstandings.""Now that everything is clear, can't we avoid divorce? Primrose, I truly haven't cheated, nor have I ever entertained such thoughts."Joel spoke sincerely, and every time divorce was mentione
After Primrose returned with a face that was both shy and gentle, she couldn't escape the interrogation of her best friend, Nancy."Primrose, tell me, how did that bad guy deceive you and make you come back with this expression?" Nancy asked. As she looked at Primrose and Joel, she couldn't believe her eyes and raised her eyebrows in surprise. Primrose used to maintain an icy and distant attitude towards Joel, so how could she disappear for two hours and come back looking so excited, as if she were immersed in love?"He didn't deceive me; we misunderstood Joel and blamed him wrongly," Primrose replied with a dreamy look and a slight blush. She placed her handbag on the bed and then sat down, clearing her throat, before recounting the dramatic and emotional story to Nancy.In the beginning, Nancy looked down on Primrose and thought she had been deceived by Joel's sweet and deceitful words. However, by the end, even Nancy was left astonished."No way? Why is everything so complicated? S
Joel rested his head on Primrose's shoulder, his warm breath and the scent of him enveloping her delicate figure. Primrose trembled slightly, her mind still reeling, needing a little time to compose herself before gently pushing Joel away. "I don't miss you," Primrose said softly after their recent kiss, her voice sounding a bit more tender, which made Joel chuckle. He lightly ran his fingers through Primrose's hair, tucking back the strands that were tousled by their passionate kiss earlier, and whispered softly in her ear. "You miss me, huh, sweetie? But your husband really misses you. Why don't you miss me, such a heartless woman, hmm." This playful attitude was a stark contrast to Joel's cold and distant demeanor a moment ago, making Primrose amused yet exasperated. She quickly evaded Joel's embrace, crossing her arms and speaking firmly. "Wasn't the purpose to update me on the project? How come the serious CEO suddenly becomes so playful? Why don't you tell me about that" Pr
After going to a nearby restaurant with Joel, Primrose remained cautious as ever, glancing around carefully with a mixture of nervousness and anxiety. Her fidgety demeanor and worried expression made Joel feel like their relationship was akin to a secret affair. This peculiar feeling of excitement couldn't be contained, causing Joel to burst into laughter as he playfully pushed a plate of sliced beef toward Primrose."Don't worry, your husband isn't nearby. He's at the company working and can't come looking for you," he teased.Primrose took a bite of the beef, gave Joel a stern look, and puffed her cheeks. This man truly had no sense of decorum."Do you want to be my secretary? Even if you don't want to be the manager, you should still be my secretary so that I can see you every day," he said with a smirk."And furthermore, are you comfortable having another woman as my secretary? Aren't you worried she might charm me or concerned about our marriage?"The more Joel spoke, the more he
In the following days, Joel was like a constant shadow following Primrose, seemingly wanting to be by her side as much as possible. Every morning, he would stand waiting for Primrose outside Nancy's house, attentively preparing breakfast, and then he would accompany Primrose to work.At the company, he would often find excuses related to work matters to call Primrose into his office, propping his chin up and gazing at her while appearing to concentrate on his tasks.Just like now, Joel directly pulled Primrose to sit on his lap while he read the financial reports of the company. His warm breath gently brushed against Primrose's heated ear, and the intense warmth emanating from Joel's proximity made her blush."Can you behave a bit? Normal people don't work like this, you know?"Primrose struggled to stand up, but Joel caught her hand, gently laughing."My self-control isn't that great; you're better off staying seated. Otherwise, I don't know what I might do to you."After speaking, J
In the days following, Primrose's life as a leisurely and cheerful secretary continued. Every break was filled with enthusiastic conversations with her colleagues. Perhaps due to the absence of work-related stress, Primrose's state of mind was very positive, and her face often broke into a beautiful smile. She was so radiant that Nancy would occasionally tease her."Look at this; someone who's clearly immersed in love doesn't look ordinary. Now your face is full of words of happiness and contentment in love.""Has Joel taken care of you so well that you have no intention of returning? Come back to him, and I'll help you pack, haha. Don't worry about packing"After learning the truth, Nancy naturally didn't hold any resentment towards Joel anymore. She was a rational person, so from time to time, she kindly advised Joel to encourage Primrose to return home quickly. After all, misunderstandings had been cleared up, and there was no longer a third person involved in their marriage. Retur
In front of Nancy, Joel still presented himself as a refined and courteous man. But upon returning home and helping Primrose arrange her belongings in the main bedroom, he quickly approached her on the sofa in the living room and embraced her. "Primrose, I've put your things in the main bedroom. Can we share the same room?" Before Primrose moved out, they used to have separate rooms, and this arrangement didn't sit well with Joel. Now, taking advantage of Primrose's inattentiveness, he had subtly changed things to be closer to her. "Sure, but don't hold me too tight. I've told you before, loosen up a bit, and I'll suffocate." Primrose playfully patted Joel's shoulder, and every time he embraced her, he held her tightly and carefully as if fearing she would disappear any second. This mixture of haste and gentleness made Primrose both amused and frustrated. "Alright then, promise me you won't leave anymore. If anything comes up, let's sit down calmly and solve it together; don't mak
The next day, Primrose woke up in Joel's embrace. As soon as she opened her eyes, she met his gentle gaze, lost in admiration as he looked at her. Thinking about the events of the previous day, Primrose quickly regained her composure and pushed Joel aside with irritation."Why are you staring at me like that? Don't scare me early in the morning," she said with a hint of annoyance.Primrose got up and stretched, feeling a sudden twinge in her waist. She gently massaged her waist while casting a harsh look at Joel, who remained unfazed by her anger. With a tender touch, he helped her soothe her discomfort, apologizing."Are you still hurting? It's my fault, sweetie. I'm sorry."Joel's sincere and comfortable attitude disarmed Primrose's anger, and she could only roll her eyes at him, her icy demeanor unchanged. She lightly snorted, her attitude toward Joel still chilly."No need to care about it. I'm not that fragile."Joel deliberately misunderstood Primrose's intentions and playfully b
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