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 as she stepped out of

so late. Why hasn’t

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

Yvette smirked and began walking down the stairs with

everyone not to disturb Yvie. She just returned yesterday, and there’s no harm in letting her rest a

stairs, her pale face lit

I had the kitchen prepare

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

entirely on Yvette. Yasmin, who was

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

away,

until recently, Yasmin had five older brother figures who loved

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

the only

been found and never

“Welcome home, Yvie. You must have

and Irwin remembered Yasmin’s presence and quickly

is your cousin, Yasmin.” As Yvette’s porcelain-like face met her

feeling well, so I stayed back to take care of him. Please don’t be mad at me for not showing up,

Alex Murray wasn’t actually unwell. Yasmin just used him as an excuse to avoid picking

worry, Yasmin. Yvie won’t be mad at

case, then thank goodness!” Yasmin forced a smile and extended her hand to Yvette. “I

while glancing at her hand

a twinge of embarrassment as she withdrew her hand, her

dare this country girl who just returned embarrass

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

Let Dad peel the eggshells

eyes flickered. She seized the

Uncle Irwin and Aunt

their attention to her,

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

glanced at Yvette with a

were quite mediocre, so winning first place wasn’t such a big deal. The difficulty of becoming a

the smugness remained fixed on her