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.

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voice coming from downstairs as soon

already so late. Why hasn’t Yvie woken up

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obvious. Yvette smirked and began walking down the stairs with

She just returned yesterday, and there’s

saw Yvie coming down the stairs, her pale face

awake! Come with me. I don’t know what’s your favorite food, so I had the kitchen prepare a little of everything. Try them

his voice filled with warmth. “That’s right, Yvie. Sit down

attention was entirely on Yvette. Yasmin,

and Irwin showering Yvette with affection, a flash of jealousy crossed

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

the picture until recently, Yasmin had five older brother figures who loved

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

be the only one doted on in

wishing that Yvette had never been found and never returned to

down her jealousy and spoke warmly, “Welcome home, Yvie. You must have

and Irwin remembered Yasmin’s presence and quickly

your cousin, Yasmin.” As Yvette’s porcelain-like face met her gaze,

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 up,

unwell. Yasmin just used him as an

“Don’t worry, Yasmin. Yvie won’t

and extended her hand to

while glancing at

expression stiffened slightly, feeling a twinge of embarrassment as she withdrew her hand, her gaze turning even

country girl who just returned

tension, carrying on with their cheerful banter. “Alright, alright, enough talking.

Let Dad peel the eggshells

Yasmin’s eyes flickered. She seized the

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

Yasmin’s announcement, Yara and Irwin redirected some of their attention to her, offering

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

glanced at Yvette with a smug

year’s piano competition were quite mediocre, so winning first place wasn’t such a big deal. The

listened to the praise, the