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 as she

it’s already so late. Why

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smirked and began walking

returned yesterday, and there’s no harm in letting her rest a bit longer,” Yara spoke

coming down the stairs, her pale face lit

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

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

entirely on Yvette. Yasmin, who was standing

and Irwin showering Yvette with affection,

the family. After her parents passed away, Yara and Irwin raised and treated her like their own

of the picture until recently, Yasmin had five older brother figures who loved her, making her the center of everyone’s

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

longer be the only one doted

resentment, wishing that Yvette had never been found and never returned to take what was Yasmin’s

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

remembered Yasmin’s presence

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

feeling well, so I stayed

just used him as an excuse

worry, Yasmin. Yvie

thank goodness!” Yasmin forced a smile and extended her hand to

while glancing at her

of embarrassment as she withdrew

country girl who just returned

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

Let Dad peel

once again centered on Yvette, Yasmin’s eyes flickered. She

news, Uncle Irwin and Aunt Yara. I won first

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

your talent, Yasmin. Who knows, you might even become a world-renowned pianist

glanced at Yvette with a smug

competition were quite

Yasmin listened to the praise, the smugness remained fixed