Chapter 14: Chapter 14

As soon as Devis left, Nancy nudged Primrose on the shoulder and went with her to the company cafeteria. Primrose spoke briefly of her conversation with Devis, then patted her head wearily.

"So, did Joel say anything yesterday?"

Nancy was sitting next to Primrose, so it was clear how angry Joel was to see Devis so close to Primrose. According to her, they must have had a quarrel when they got home.

"As you're thinking, he accused me of adultery. I protested and left angrily, going to work early this morning so I wouldn't have to see his face."

Nancy also had to scribble, suddenly not knowing how to advise. Although the confession can be misleading, Joel did not listen to Primrose's explanation and quickly came to a conclusion that was tyrannical.

The two had lunch and talked together, Primrose did not want to repeat the old story, so Nancy was very flexible about talking about the company. Nancy saw that Primrose's state was not good, was very understanding, and told some funny stories to make Primrose feel better. In the afternoon, when the day's work was done, Primrose intended to drive Nancy home because her car broke down. The two of them walked out of the company's door together, suddenly seeing Joel's figure waiting forever.

"Primrose, let me take you home."

Joel rushed over. All day today he always tried to contact Primrose but was ignored by her, in his heart he was very upset.

"No need, I drove over. Besides, I'll go with Nancy to dinner and then bring her home, you can eat at home yourself."

Primrose coldly shook Joel's hand and pulled Nancy away. Nancy tilted her head back to look at Joel's blank face, chuckling.

"I remember I never promised to have dinner with you, right?"

Primrose narrowed her eyes at Nancy, slapping her hand in warning.

"So are you going now? If you dare shake your head, I'll leave you here and let you walk home."

Nancy smiled and pulled Primrose forward, intending to give Joel some advice for Primrose. However, seeing Primrose's cold face and expressionless gaze, she pursed her lips again, hesitant. Perhaps now is not the time.

Primrose and Nancy finished dinner, then drove back leisurely. Seeing Joel waiting for her on the sofa, the back seemed lonely, she wanted to ignore him and continue upstairs, but was called again by Joel.

"Primrose, we need to talk clearly."

On Joel's body is still a black suit tailored to fit him in the afternoon, the collar is opened with two buttons to look lazy and attractive. Primrose was not in the mood to admire his handsomeness at this time without stopping and continuing.

"The things that should be said, I told you all last night. Right now, I'm tired and don't want to continue arguing. I went to the room first."

Primrose's personality was stubborn, more than half of what Joel said yesterday had hurt her, so she decided that she would not want to pay attention to him now.

"Primrose, I'm sorry..."

After thinking about it, Joel also knew how uncomfortable his words yesterday made others, and when he was sober, he wanted to explain it clearly to her, he didn't mean it. Primrose was hastily interrupted.

"No, you are always right, you are right. If you don't show up in time, maybe I will agree to be Devis's lover and live happily with him."

Primrose followed Joel's sarcastic and scornful tone in response from last night, going up to her room and slamming the door. Joel should have regretted it since last night when he said that, and now, even if apologizing is redundant, she doesn't want to hear it.

Primrose bemoaned quietly, her current situation is extremely complicated. The day before, he was tired of arguing with Joel, and the next day he had to "receive" a visiting cousin. It is said that this cousin has been studying abroad for a few years, is about to return home, and also lives in the same city as Primrose, so she was randomly forced by her family to "take care" of this Winnie cousin.

The two had met each other a few times before as children, but they didn't interact much, the impression was very vague. Not to mention that after that, Winnie also went to study abroad, the distant relationship became more and more cold. So, facing the request of Winnie's parents and the request of Winnie's parents, Primrose could only hold her head sadly. Not to mention, currently, Winnie has just returned home, has not found a place to stay, and her parents feel that it is not safe for her to stay at the hotel, They want Primrose to let her stay in the house for a few days.

Their words could not be heard by Primrose, so they gritted their teeth and talked to Joel about this. As for Primrose's willingness to communicate with him, Joel was very happy, didn't think much of it, and immediately agreed and asked his aunt to help clean the room on the second floor for Winnie to move in.

Joel also wants to go with Primrose to pick up Winnie, but Primrose has not yet decided to forgive him completely, so he firmly refuses. Primrose thinks that will only communicate with Joel reluctantly for the few days Winnie is here; and after she leaves, she will remain angry with him. Primrose had been stubborn since childhood, so she wouldn't forgive Joel so easily.

The problem is considered half solved, and Primrose, after learning that Winnie will come to town this afternoon, quickly drove to pick up Winnie.

"Sister, I'm over here."

Winnie is a beautiful girl; she has white skin, big eyes, and a very slim figure, and even her voice is extremely gentle. Perhaps because she lived abroad for a long time, she was not very familiar with the domestic scene and struggled for a while to see Primrose, constantly waving cheerfully. Primrose stepped forward, helped her with her suitcase, and drove her home.

"Your parents were worried, so they asked me to take care of you for a while. When you can't find a new home, just stay at my sister's for a while, your room is already cleaned; you just need to move in."

Winnie's appearance is quite docile, so Primrose has no malice towards her, and the tone of the conversation is also very soft. Winnie nodded repeatedly, and then, as if suddenly remembering something, asked again cautiously.

"So is it inconvenient for you and my brother-in-law? Anyway, since you two are just getting married, it doesn't seem like you're doing very well right now."

Winnie clasped her hands together, bowing her head shyly as if embarrassed. Primrose shook her head, calming her voice.

"It's okay, my husband has already agreed. In the future, you can stay in peace until you find a new place to live, after all, we are relatives, you don't need to worry too much."

At this point, Winnie was happy again, constantly curious about Joel. Primrose simply thought that this was the curiosity of unmarried girls, so she was happy to answer, talking about Joel's situation and personality.

"He's a pretty easy guy to get along with, he's not difficult, and he won't bully you in the future."

Primrose was driving and talking, not realizing when she said that Joel was very rich, he has his own penthouse and owns lots of restaurants, hotels, and bars all over the world, Winnie's gaze changed for a moment.

"We'll go home."

The car stopped in front of the door, and Primrose was still a considerate cousin, helping Winnie with her luggage. Winnie looked at the house, which was both magnificent and sumptuous, and was constantly admiring and amused, seemingly very excited about it. She couldn't help but look around, sometimes surprised to admire, Primrose also casually introduced the rooms in the house to her.

"This is your room. My room is opposite, your brother-in-law's room is at the end of the corridor; if you need anything, just call me."

Primrose pointed to each room and spoke. Obviously, the fact that the husband and wife are in different rooms is very unusual, but now that she is angry with Joel, it is a concession to talk to him, not wanting to be afraid of Winnie's misunderstanding but to come and live with Joel. So, when Winnie was surprised to ask why she and Joel slept in different rooms, Primrose just casually said the two's living hours were different and they were afraid of affecting each other, so they decided not to sleep together.

"Ah, is that so."

Winnie's eyes gradually became brooding and then filled with joy. However, Primrose did not pay too much attention, she just quietly called Aunt Iris to help Winnie.

Aunt Iris, who had cleaned the room early for Winnie to move in, now worked hard to help her pack things into the room. Primrose had more free time now, and she told Winnie to find her downstairs if she needed anything and then go downstairs to watch TV.

Primrose sat back on the sofa, turned on a recent hot short, and texted her parents to let them know she had returned Winnie. Her parents inquired about the situation as well, and after determining that everything was in order, they were satisfied.

Primrose was lying on the sofa, only to notice on the TV screen a movie of her favorite actress, which she watched passionately. Until Joel returned, she still did not notice.

"Primrose, are you waiting for my return?"

As soon as Joel entered the house, he saw Primrose on the sofa and spontaneously walked over to start a conversation. Primrose turned to ignore him, Joel's smile fading slightly, but she still managed to sit down.

"This morning, you were very obedient to talk to me. Turn around, Primrose, you're so good now that you've accomplished your goal."

Primrose pouted, sitting up from the sofa and glaring at Joel.

"Don't say anything stupid; I can't forgive you for what I said that day. Don't make me angry anymore."

Joel saw Primrose finally respond, and happily sat down next to her, lifting Primrose's chin.

"What happened that day was that I was angry and said nasty things, but isn't it true that you are also very close to that stupid man? Now I'll give you a kiss to make up for it."

The humor in Joel's words made Primrose's eyes widen in surprise, Seeing Joel's face getting closer and closer, Primrose heard Winnie's surprised voice before she could push his hand. She seemed to push Joel away quickly, adjust her slightly wrinkled shirt and reddened face, and hear Winnie's soft and somewhat pitiful voice.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to, I just wanted to go downstairs and watch a movie with you."