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

it’s already so late. Why hasn’t

rest well in a new environment, but it seems she’s adapting to it

her tone was obvious. Yvette smirked and began walking

returned yesterday, and there’s no harm in letting

she saw Yvie coming down the stairs, her pale face

food, so I had the kitchen prepare a little of

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

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

showering Yvette with affection, a flash of jealousy crossed

away, Yara and

older brother figures

from Yasmin. Soon, Yvette would be taking her brothers’ love away from her

the only one doted on in the

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

Yvie. You must have had

her voice, Yara and Irwin remembered

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

to pick you up with Larry yesterday. But Grandpa wasn’t feeling well, so I stayed

truth, Alex Murray wasn’t actually unwell. Yasmin just used him as an

Yvie

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

while glancing at her

as she withdrew her hand, her gaze turning even more

dare this country girl who just returned

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

Dad peel the eggshells

Yasmin’s eyes flickered. She seized the opportunity

yeah, I have some good news, Uncle Irwin and

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

heard the competition was tough this year. Winning first place truly proves your talent, Yasmin. Who knows, you might even become a world-renowned

Yvette with

own. In truth, the participants in this year’s piano competition were quite mediocre, so winning first place wasn’t such a big deal.

to the praise, the smugness remained fixed on her