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 ...