Rose with Thorns

Chapter 4

Yvette thought of Wilson’s charming and seductive smile. Her long lashes fluttered slightly as her slender finger tapped on the prompt to accept his request.

“Stay safe on your way back. Let me know when you get home,” came his message.

Yvette didn’t reply, her expression unchanged as she put her phone back into her pocket.

Inside the car, Wilson glanced at the message he sent her that was left on read.

He wore a captivating smile as he thought of Yvette as quite the aloof person.

Samuel watched that scene from the rearview mirror. His thoughts were racing as he finally understood what happened.

The reason Wilson played along with that girl’s act was to get her contact information.

He realized that Wilson was cunning for tricking an innocent girl like that! That said, Samuel had never seen Wilson that interested in anyone before. Could it be that he had taken a liking to that girl?

The more he thought about it, the more convinced he was.

That girl looked barely 18, and Wilson said he wouldn’t act like a monster!

It was a complete turnabout, an ironic slap in the face.

…

voice coming from downstairs as soon as she stepped out of her

Aunt Yara, it’s already so late.

wouldn’t be able to rest well in a new environment, but it seems she’s adapting

her tone was obvious. Yvette smirked and

not to disturb Yvie. She just returned yesterday, and there’s no harm in

Yvie coming down the stairs, her pale face lit

food, so I had the kitchen prepare a little of everything. Try them out and see which ones you

quickly joined in, his voice filled with warmth. “That’s right, Yvie. Sit down and

attention was entirely on Yvette. Yasmin,

and Irwin showering Yvette with

passed away, Yara

Yasmin had five older

stolen Yara and Irwin’s affection from Yasmin. Soon, Yvette

no longer be the only

bit her lip in resentment, wishing that Yvette had never been found and never returned to take what was

forced down her jealousy and spoke warmly, “Welcome home, Yvie. You must have had a tough time

hearing her voice, Yara and Irwin remembered Yasmin’s presence

porcelain-like face met her

sweetly, “Yvie, I actually planned to pick you up with Larry yesterday. But Grandpa wasn’t feeling well, so I stayed back to

Alex Murray wasn’t actually unwell. Yasmin just used him as an excuse to avoid

“Don’t worry, Yasmin. Yvie won’t be

forced a smile and extended her hand to Yvette. “I hope we

glancing at her hand

feeling a twinge of embarrassment as she withdrew her hand,

dare this country girl who just returned embarrass

oblivious to this subtle tension, carrying on with their cheerful banter. “Alright, alright, enough talking. Sit down and have breakfast, Yvie. Make

Dad

on Yvette, Yasmin’s eyes flickered. She

have some good news, Uncle Irwin and Aunt Yara.

Irwin redirected some of their attention to her, offering praises alongside smiles. “First place?

truly proves your talent, Yasmin.

Yvette with a

piano competition were quite mediocre, so winning first place

praise, the smugness remained fixed on her