After returning home, Primrose and Joel took a bath and changed clothes before continuing to watch an episode of a show and then going to bed early. Recently, the weather had turned colder, so Joel had asked the housekeeper to change the thicker blanket for Primrose to keep her warm.The two lay side by side, silently feeling the warmth of each other enveloping them comfortably, and they drifted off to sleep together.Early the next morning, Joel was always the one to wake up first. He stretched and sat up, tucking the blanket back in for Primrose and adjusting her hair away from her forehead. To his surprise, he noticed that Primrose's forehead was slightly warmer than usual. Worriedly, he gently touched her forehead and spoke softly."Primrose, are you okay? You seem to have a fever. Your forehead feels a bit warm."Primrose was roused from her sleep, lazily opening her eyes while her eyelids felt heavy. She let out a soft cough and then squinted as she looked ahead, replying weakly
Joel sat beside Primrose, watching a movie together. He observed her with a tender smile as she enjoyed each bite of cake, her small mouth occasionally puffing up, looking incredibly cute. Joel naturally helped Primrose wipe her mouth and offered her water; his demeanor was both caring and gentle, causing Primrose to laugh."I'm not a child; I can eat on my own," she protested.Joel didn't consider this true, as he continued to feed Primrose small sips of milk and cake, just as before."But I want to take care of my wife when she's sick. Don't try to stop me," he responded.After saying this, Joel's eyes sparkled mischievously. He teasingly licked his lips while gazing at the crumbs on the corner of Primrose's mouth, making her start and lick her own lips. She decided not to talk to Joel anymore. The two continued in a harmonious atmosphere, and by the time the movie ended, Primrose had finished her last piece of cake."Well done; you finished the cake and milk. Do you want a reward?"
After settling Primrose on the seat and placing some snacks and juice in front of her, Joel busied himself to prepare dinner. He cooked two portions of spaghetti effortlessly, his movements both swift and graceful. Primrose didn't know when she had become captivated, leaning her chin on her hand as she watched.At home, Joel only wore a regular T-shirt and long pants. His short-sleeved shirt now fits snugly, revealing his strong and well-defined muscles along with his prominent knuckles. Meanwhile, Primrose sat a bit away from Joel, allowing her to see his broad and sturdy back along with his graceful movements. Suddenly, Primrose felt like she was in some famous Japanese restaurant, and she was the customer who had come to order food, watching the chef cook right before her—an incredibly enjoyable experience."Joel, if you don't want to be a CEO in the future, you can open a restaurant and become a chef," Primrose casually exclaimed, her soft tone echoing in the space and blending wi
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
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
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
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
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