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.

…

next morning, Yvette heard a sweet and coy voice coming from downstairs as soon as she stepped out of

Aunt Yara, it’s already so late. Why

soundly. I was 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 of novels early and in

Yvette smirked and began walking

returned yesterday, and there’s no harm

Yvie coming down the stairs, her pale face lit up with a radiant

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

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

on Yvette. Yasmin, who was standing nearby,

and Irwin showering Yvette with affection, a flash

family. After her parents passed away, Yara and Irwin raised and treated

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

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

no longer be the only one doted

lip in resentment, wishing that Yvette had never been found and never returned to take what was Yasmin’s in the first

Yvie. You must have had a

hearing her voice, Yara and Irwin remembered

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

“Yvie, 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.

truth, Alex Murray wasn’t actually unwell. Yasmin just used him as an excuse

Yvie won’t be mad at

thank goodness!” Yasmin forced a smile and extended her hand to Yvette. “I hope we

glancing at

embarrassment as

dare this country girl who just returned embarrass

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

right, Yvie. Let Dad

their focus once again centered on Yvette, Yasmin’s eyes flickered. She seized the opportunity to get

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

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

truly proves your talent, Yasmin. Who knows, you might even become a

glanced at Yvette

competition were quite mediocre, so winning first

praise, the smugness