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.

…

coming from downstairs as soon as she stepped out

already so late. Why hasn’t Yvie woken up

I was worried she wouldn’t be able to rest well in a new environment, but it seems she’s adapting to it just fine!” Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ FindNøvᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the

and began walking down the stairs with her

specifically told everyone not to disturb Yvie. She just returned yesterday, and there’s no harm in letting her rest a bit longer,” Yara spoke

the stairs, her

food, so I had the kitchen prepare a little of everything. Try

his voice filled with warmth. “That’s right, Yvie. Sit

on Yvette. Yasmin, who was standing nearby, was

Irwin showering Yvette with affection, a flash of jealousy

relative of the family. After her parents passed away, Yara

five older brother

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

no longer be the only one doted on in

that Yvette had never been found and never returned

home, Yvie. You must have had a tough time

and Irwin remembered Yasmin’s presence and quickly introduced her

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

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

actually unwell. Yasmin just used him as an excuse to avoid

Yvie

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

while glancing at her

twinge of embarrassment as she withdrew her

girl who just returned embarrass

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

Yvie. Let Dad peel the eggshells for

eyes

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

announcement, Yara and Irwin redirected some of their attention to her, offering praises alongside smiles. “First

heard the competition was tough this year. Winning first place truly proves your talent, Yasmin. Who knows, you might

glanced at Yvette

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 of becoming a

listened to the praise, the smugness remained fixed