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

it’s already so

environment, but it seems she’s adapting to it just fine!” Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ

obvious. Yvette smirked and began walking down the stairs with her long

yesterday, and there’s no harm in letting her rest a bit longer,”

the stairs, her

I had the kitchen prepare a little of everything. Try them out and see

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

was entirely on Yvette. Yasmin, who was standing nearby,

Yara and Irwin showering Yvette with affection, a

After her parents passed away, Yara and Irwin raised and

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

Irwin’s affection from Yasmin. Soon, Yvette

only one doted on

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

Yvie. You must have had a tough time all

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

her gaze, Yasmin’s envy

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

unwell. Yasmin just used him as an excuse to avoid picking the country

“Don’t worry, Yasmin. Yvie won’t be mad

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

glancing

a twinge of embarrassment as she withdrew her hand, her gaze turning even

dare this country girl who just returned

this subtle tension, carrying on with their cheerful banter. “Alright,

Let Dad peel

on Yvette, Yasmin’s eyes

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

some of their attention to her, offering praises alongside

was tough this year. Winning first place truly proves your talent, Yasmin. Who knows, you might

glanced at Yvette

own. In truth, the participants in this year’s piano competition were quite mediocre, so winning first place wasn’t such a big deal. The difficulty of becoming a world-famous pianist

listened to the praise, the smugness remained