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

Aunt Yara, it’s already so late. Why hasn’t

worried she wouldn’t be able to rest well in a new environment, but it seems she’s adapting to it just fine!” Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ FindNøvᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters

tone was obvious. Yvette smirked and began walking down

specifically told everyone not to disturb Yvie. She just returned yesterday, and there’s no harm in letting her rest a bit longer,” Yara

coming down the stairs, her pale

know what’s your favorite food, so I had the kitchen prepare a

filled with warmth. “That’s

Yvette. Yasmin, who was standing nearby,

and Irwin showering Yvette with affection, a

a relative of the family. After her parents passed away, Yara and

five older brother figures who loved her,

that Yvette was back, she had stolen Yara and Irwin’s affection from Yasmin. Soon, Yvette

the only one doted

found and never returned to

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

and Irwin remembered

porcelain-like face met her

I actually planned to pick you up with Larry yesterday. But Grandpa wasn’t feeling well, so I stayed back to take care of him. Please don’t be mad at me for not showing

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

worry, Yasmin. Yvie won’t

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

Yvette responded while glancing at her

slightly, feeling a twinge of embarrassment as she withdrew

dare this country girl who just returned embarrass

subtle tension, carrying on with their cheerful banter. “Alright, alright, enough talking. Sit down and have breakfast, Yvie. Make sure you eat until

Dad peel

centered on Yvette, Yasmin’s eyes flickered. She

have some good news, Uncle Irwin and Aunt Yara. I won first place in the

Yara and Irwin redirected some of their attention to her,

heard the competition was tough this year. Winning first place truly proves your talent,

glanced at Yvette

a puzzled look of her own. In truth, the participants in this year’s piano competition were quite mediocre, so winning first place

praise, the