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.

…

heard a sweet and coy voice coming from downstairs as soon as she stepped out

Irwin, Aunt Yara, it’s already so

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

and began walking down the stairs

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

saw Yvie coming down the stairs, her pale face

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

with warmth. “That’s

Yvette. Yasmin, who was standing nearby,

Yara and Irwin showering Yvette with affection, a flash of jealousy

parents passed away, Yara and Irwin raised and treated her like their own

picture until recently, Yasmin had five older brother

Yara and Irwin’s affection from Yasmin. Soon, Yvette would be taking her brothers’ love away from her

be the only one doted on

that Yvette had never been found and never returned to take what was

home, Yvie. You must have had a

and Irwin remembered Yasmin’s presence and

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

up with Larry yesterday. But Grandpa wasn’t feeling well, so I stayed back to take care of him. Please don’t be mad at me for not

Alex Murray wasn’t actually unwell. Yasmin just used him

worry, Yasmin. Yvie won’t be mad at

that’s the case, then thank goodness!” Yasmin forced a smile and extended her hand to

glancing at her hand

of embarrassment as she withdrew her hand, her

country girl who

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

Let Dad peel the

focus once again centered on Yvette, Yasmin’s eyes flickered.

good news, Uncle Irwin and Aunt Yara.

attention to her, offering praises alongside smiles. “First place?

this year. Winning first place truly proves your talent, Yasmin.

glanced at Yvette with a

the participants in this year’s piano competition were quite mediocre, so

to the praise, the