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.

…

heard a sweet and coy voice coming from downstairs as soon as she stepped out of

so late.

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

her tone was obvious. Yvette smirked and began walking down the

to disturb Yvie. She just returned yesterday, and there’s no harm

saw Yvie coming down the stairs, her

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

his voice filled with warmth.

on Yvette. Yasmin, who was standing nearby, was

seeing Yara and Irwin showering Yvette with affection, a

her parents passed away, Yara and Irwin raised and treated

out of the picture until recently, Yasmin had five older

she had stolen Yara and Irwin’s affection from

would no longer be the only one

wishing that Yvette had never been found and never returned

warmly, “Welcome home, Yvie. You must have had a tough time all

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

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

wasn’t feeling well, so I stayed back to take care of

Murray wasn’t actually unwell. Yasmin just used him as an excuse to avoid picking

Yvie won’t be mad

smile and extended her hand to Yvette. “I hope we can get along

while glancing at

feeling a twinge of embarrassment as she

dare this country girl who just returned embarrass her

with their cheerful banter. “Alright, alright, enough talking. Sit down and have breakfast, Yvie.

Let Dad peel the eggshells

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

and Aunt

announcement, Yara and Irwin redirected some of their attention to her, offering praises alongside

place truly proves your talent, Yasmin.

Yvette with a

were quite

to the praise, the smugness