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.

…

Yvette heard a sweet and coy voice coming from downstairs as

Irwin, Aunt Yara, it’s already so late. Why hasn’t Yvie

I was worried she 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

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

saw Yvie coming down the stairs, her

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

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

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

with affection, a

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

out of the picture until recently, Yasmin had five older brother

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

longer be the only one doted on

been found and never returned to

home, Yvie. You must have had

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

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

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

just used him as an excuse to avoid picking

Yvie won’t be mad

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

responded while glancing at her hand

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

country girl who just returned embarrass her like

remained oblivious to this subtle tension, carrying on with their cheerful banter. “Alright, alright, enough talking. Sit down and

Let Dad peel the eggshells

eyes flickered.

Uncle Irwin and

announcement, Yara and Irwin redirected some of their attention to her, offering praises alongside smiles. “First place? That’s

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

glanced at Yvette

of her own. In truth, the participants in this year’s piano competition were quite mediocre, so winning first

listened to the praise, the