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.

…

Yvette heard a sweet and coy voice coming from

Irwin, Aunt Yara, it’s already so late.

to rest well in a new environment, but it seems she’s

was obvious. Yvette smirked and

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

the stairs, her pale face lit up

don’t know what’s your favorite food, so I had the kitchen prepare a little of

with warmth. “That’s right, Yvie. Sit

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

Yara and Irwin showering Yvette with affection, a flash of jealousy crossed Yasmin’s

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

five older brother figures who loved her, making her the center

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

longer be the only one doted on in the

had never been found and never returned to take what was Yasmin’s

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

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

is your cousin, Yasmin.” As Yvette’s porcelain-like face met her gaze, Yasmin’s envy deepened, though she maintained her innocent

so I stayed back to take care of him.

just used him

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

the case, then thank goodness!” Yasmin forced a smile and extended her hand to Yvette. “I hope we can get along

responded while glancing at

a twinge of embarrassment as she

who just returned

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

Let Dad peel

Yvette, Yasmin’s eyes flickered. She

news, Uncle Irwin and Aunt

and Irwin redirected some of their attention to her, offering praises

first place truly proves your talent, Yasmin. Who knows, you

Yvette with a

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

listened to the praise, the