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.

…

morning, Yvette heard a sweet and coy voice coming from downstairs as soon

so late. Why hasn’t Yvie woken

must be sleeping soundly. I was worried she wouldn’t be able to rest well in a new environment, but it

and began walking down the

specifically told everyone not to disturb Yvie. She just returned yesterday, and there’s no harm in letting her rest a bit longer,” Yara spoke

her pale face lit up with

don’t know what’s your favorite food, so I had the kitchen prepare a little of everything. Try them out and see

warmth. “That’s right, Yvie.

Yvette. Yasmin,

Irwin showering Yvette with

a relative of the family. After her parents passed away, Yara and Irwin raised and treated her like

older brother figures who loved her,

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

would no longer be the only one doted on

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

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

and Irwin remembered Yasmin’s

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

wasn’t feeling well, so I stayed back to

actually unwell. Yasmin just used him

Yasmin. Yvie

forced a smile and extended her hand to

Yvette responded while glancing at her

stiffened slightly, feeling a twinge of embarrassment as she withdrew her

this country girl who just returned

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

Dad peel the

on Yvette, Yasmin’s eyes

have some good news, Uncle Irwin and Aunt Yara.

announcement, Yara and Irwin redirected some of their attention

your talent, Yasmin. Who knows, you might even become a world-renowned pianist like Mischa

glanced at Yvette with a

year’s piano competition were quite mediocre, so

Yasmin listened to the praise, the smugness