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.

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coming from downstairs as soon as

Yara, it’s already so

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

Yvie coming down the stairs, her pale face

know what’s your favorite food, so I had the kitchen prepare a little of everything. Try

voice filled with warmth.

entirely on Yvette. Yasmin, who was standing

and Irwin showering Yvette with affection, a flash

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

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

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

longer be the only

bit her lip in resentment, wishing that Yvette had never been found

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

Irwin remembered

her gaze, Yasmin’s envy deepened, though she maintained her

But Grandpa wasn’t feeling well, so I

just used him as an

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

smile and extended her hand to Yvette. “I hope we can

while glancing at her

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

dare this country girl who just returned embarrass

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

Yvie. Let Dad peel

Yvette, Yasmin’s eyes flickered. She seized the opportunity to get their

good news, Uncle Irwin and Aunt Yara.

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

first place truly proves your talent, Yasmin. Who knows, you might even become a world-renowned pianist like Mischa Rachmaninoff

at Yvette with a smug

with 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

listened to the praise, the