Chapter 19. Cooking

That afternoon, as usual, Joel came to pick Primrose up from work. Primrose was still shy because of Nancy's jokes in the morning, so she did not dare to look directly at Joel, always avoiding his eyes.

"Didn't you promise yesterday that you wouldn't keep me at a distance from you anymore? Is punishment not enough for you?"

Joel's hand is on the steering wheel, lightly clenched, and his calm voice can't be heard clearly. His eyebrows rose slightly, causing Primrose to feel invisible pressure again.

She can claim that if she says something wrong, Joel must have the power to make her regret it.

"No, it's because I'm not feeling well today, feeling a bit tired."

Primrose rested her head on the recliner and closed her eyes to rest. Joel also suddenly realized that Primrose had only slept for a few short hours yesterday because of him, so he did not continue to tease her.

Primrose just pretended to