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.

…

coy voice coming from downstairs as soon as she stepped

Irwin, Aunt Yara, it’s already so late. Why hasn’t Yvie woken up

I was worried she wouldn’t be able to rest well in a new environment, but it seems she’s adapting to

in her tone was obvious. Yvette smirked and began walking down the stairs

yesterday, and there’s no harm in letting her

she saw Yvie coming down the stairs, her pale face

your favorite food, so I had

warmth. “That’s right, Yvie. Sit

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

Irwin showering Yvette with affection, a

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

recently, Yasmin had five older

Yara and Irwin’s affection from Yasmin. Soon, Yvette would be

be the only

wishing that Yvette had never been found

“Welcome home, Yvie. You must have

and Irwin remembered Yasmin’s presence and quickly introduced her

porcelain-like face met her gaze, Yasmin’s envy deepened, though

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.

just used him as an excuse to

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

a smile and extended

Yvette responded while glancing

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

dare this country girl who just returned

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

Dad

Yasmin’s eyes flickered.

news, Uncle Irwin and Aunt Yara. I won first place

announcement, Yara and Irwin redirected some of their attention to her, offering praises alongside smiles. “First

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

Yvette with a smug

a puzzled look of her own. In truth, the participants in this year’s piano competition were quite mediocre, so winning first place wasn’t such

praise, the smugness remained