Chapter 36
Tessa and Stephen returned after two laps.
Naomi, Quentin, and Sienna were nowhere in sight. They had likely didden off on their own.
Only Jacqueline remained rooted in the same spot.
Seeing them approach, Jacqueline walked over with a sweet smile. “Wow, Tessal You looked so cool while riding. Can you teach me how to ride?”
Tessa was momentarily taken aback. Hadn’t Jacqueline just been pouting earlier and insisted that she only wanted Stephen to teach her?
Tessa replied. “There’s an equestrian coach over there. I can ask the coach to come and teach you.” Jacqueline poured slightly and coyly said, “not coaches make me nervous, and I don’t know them. I’m afraid they’ll scold me. Tessa, you’re so nice. You wouldn’t scold me, right?”
Tessa wasn’t used to unfamiliar people acting coy with her. She tumed to Stephen, hoping to hear his opinion.
Stephen met her gaze at the same moment and asked, “Tessa, would you be willing to teach her?” He had tossed the question right back to her.
Tessa pondered for a moment. Jacqueline was Stephen’s younger sister. In the future, she would be Tessa’s sister-in-law.
Although Jacqueline’s attitude when they had first met hadn’t been great, it wasn’t a serious issue either. She had apologized later and was being relatively friendly now.
Tessa was naturally land-hearted and rarely suspected other women of it intent. She believed that jacqueline didn’t harbor any negative intentions toward her. After some thought, Tessa agreed to IL
“Alright,” Tessa replied as she tumed to Jacqueline. “I can teach you some basics today to help you get a
feel for riding. Later, Stephen can arrange proper equestrian classes for you.”
“Really?” Jacqueline smiled brightly. “Thank you so much, Tessal” she exclaimed sweetly.
The overly sweet way Jacqueline said her name made Tessa feel slightly embarrassed. Had she been overthinking things earlier?
Jacqueline didn’t seem to harbor any ill will toward her at all.
Tessa smiled politely and said, “You’re welcome.”
Jacqueline looked at Tessa, her supposed future sister-in-law, at this moment.
She hated the idea that Tessa would be her sister-in-law in the future, the title seemingly impossible to accept. She couldn’t bear the thought of Stephen with another woman
Stephen’s tone was gentle as he said, “Thank you, Tess.”
When be turned to Jacqueline, however, the warmth in his gaze disappeared, replaced by his usual cold demeanor.
In a firm brotherly tone, he instructed, “Pay attention while Tess teaches you. Do exactly as she says and be careful.”
“Got it, Stephen,” Jacqueline replied with a sweet and obedient smile. Her demeanor was perfectly compliant.
“Come with me,” “Tessa said as she walked away with her horse in tow.
Jacqueline followed after her.
“Alright, get on the horse first,” Tessa Instructed patiently. “Mount from the left side and place your foot on the stimup. Then, swing your right leg over the saddle
and sit down.”
Tessa supported Jacqueline as she mounted the horse. “Be careful.”
Although jacqueline wasn’t dressed in proper riding attire, her sportswear was appropriate enough for horseback riding.
Once Jacqueline was seated atop the horse, Tessa held the reins and led the horse forward at a slow pace.
The white horse was calm and obedient under its owner’s guidance. It walked at a leisurely pace,
“Are you getting used to it?” Testa asked, glancing up at Jacqueline,
With her back to Stephen, Jacqueline dropped her act