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

already so late. Why

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

was obvious. Yvette smirked and began walking down the stairs

everyone not to disturb Yvie. She just returned yesterday, and

coming down the stairs, her

your favorite food, so I had the kitchen prepare a little

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

was entirely on Yvette. Yasmin, who was

with affection, a

After her parents passed away, Yara and Irwin

had five older brother figures who

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

no longer be the only one doted on in the

had never been found and never returned

down her jealousy and spoke warmly, “Welcome home, Yvie. You must have had a tough time all

Irwin remembered Yasmin’s presence and

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

yesterday. But Grandpa wasn’t feeling well, so I stayed back to

actually unwell. Yasmin just used him as an excuse

Yasmin. Yvie

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

Yvette responded while glancing at

as she withdrew her hand, her gaze turning

country girl who just returned embarrass her like

carrying on with their cheerful banter. “Alright, alright, enough talking. Sit down and have

right, Yvie. Let Dad

focus once again centered on Yvette, Yasmin’s eyes flickered. She seized the opportunity

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

announcement, Yara and Irwin redirected some of their attention

truly proves your talent, Yasmin. Who knows,

at Yvette

year’s piano competition were quite mediocre, so winning first place wasn’t such

the praise, the smugness remained