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.

…

a sweet and coy voice coming from downstairs as soon

it’s already so late. Why hasn’t Yvie woken

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was obvious. Yvette smirked and began walking down the stairs with her long

and there’s no harm in

saw Yvie coming down the stairs, her

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

quickly joined in, his voice filled with warmth. “That’s right, Yvie. Sit down and let’s have

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

with affection, a flash of jealousy crossed Yasmin’s

her parents passed away, Yara and Irwin raised and treated her

picture until recently, Yasmin had five older brother figures who

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

be the only one doted

resentment, wishing that Yvette had never been found and never returned to take

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

hearing her voice, Yara and Irwin remembered Yasmin’s presence and quickly introduced her

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

you 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 showing

unwell. Yasmin just used him as an excuse to avoid picking the country

Yasmin. Yvie won’t be

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

responded while glancing

stiffened slightly, feeling a twinge of embarrassment as she

who just returned embarrass her

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

Dad peel the

eyes flickered. She seized the opportunity to get their

I have some good news, Uncle Irwin and Aunt Yara. I won first place in

Yasmin’s announcement, Yara and Irwin redirected some of their attention

proves your talent, Yasmin. Who knows, you might even

glanced at Yvette

help but respond 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 a big deal. The difficulty

praise, the smugness