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

Yara, it’s already so late. Why hasn’t

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

sarcasm in her tone was obvious. Yvette smirked and began walking

She just returned yesterday, and

saw Yvie coming down the stairs, her pale face lit

I had the kitchen prepare a little

filled with warmth. “That’s right,

Yasmin,

seeing Yara and Irwin showering Yvette with affection, a flash

parents passed away, Yara and Irwin raised and treated her like

older brother figures who loved her, making her the center

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

would no longer be the only one doted on

bit her lip in resentment, wishing that Yvette had never been found

forced down her jealousy and spoke warmly, “Welcome home, Yvie. You

hearing her voice, Yara and Irwin remembered Yasmin’s

Yvette’s porcelain-like face met her gaze, Yasmin’s envy

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

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

assured, “Don’t worry, Yasmin. Yvie won’t

extended her hand to Yvette. “I

Yvette responded while glancing at her

of embarrassment as she withdrew her hand, her gaze turning even more

dare this country girl who just

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

Let Dad peel the eggshells

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

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

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

place truly proves your talent, Yasmin. Who knows, you might even become a world-renowned pianist like Mischa Rachmaninoff

Yvette

help but respond with a puzzled look 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.

listened to the praise, the smugness remained