Chapter 37
The smile on Jacqueline’s face vanished altogether, replaced by a cold, detached expression. She softly replied, “It’s alright.”
Tessa didn’t pay much attention to jacqueline’s sudden shift in attitude.
After all, they weren’t close to begin with. In fact, this demeanor felt more natural than the overly forced friendliness from before.
Tess began to explain the basics of horseback riding to Jacqueline. “For beginners, posture is very important. Once you’re on the horse, sit upright in the saddle and keep your body straight.”
“Try holding the reins,” Tessa continued. She handed the reins over to Jacqueline.
“When you want the house to move forward, don’t pull the reins back too hard. Instead, loosen the terston
to reduce pressure on the horse. That way, it’ll walk forward at a slow pace”
Jacqueline followed Tessa’s instructions. She held the reins gently without any harsh pulls. Snowflake walked forward obediently at a gentle pace.
“He’s called Snowflake and is very gentle. There’s no need to be afraid, “Tessa assured jacqueline.
“Is that so?” Jacqueline’s tone was strange, devoid of any warmth.
Tessa replied, “Don’t worry. Nothing will go wrong while I’m here.”
Jacqueline’s lips curled faintly, and her expression was unreadable. “Well, I suppose I’ll have to thank you for that.”
Tessa continued, “If you want the horse to speed up, try gently pressing your legs against its sides. That light pressure signals the horse to go faster.” “Usually, the more pressure you apply, the faster it’ll go. But once it starts mining, make sure to release pressure to avoid confusing it,” Tessa added. After she finished her explanation, Tessa glanced at Jacqueline thoughtfully. “Did you catch all of that?”
“I got it,” Jacqueline replied.
As they continued riding, the distance between them and their starting positions grew
Jacqueline glanced back and saw that Stephen was no longer within sight. While Tessa carned on explaining the basics, Jacqueline’s attention seemed elsewhere. Jacqueline had discreetly tucked away a brooch in her right hand that held the reins. She had deliberately removed the brouch and hid it just moments ago. Tessa remained completely unaware. “How do you feel after walking this far? isn’t riding a horse exhilarating?” she asked with a smile.
“It’s alright,” Jacqueline replied with an Indifferent tone.
“The weather is lovely today,” Tessa said with her eyes tixed on the sunset. It painted the horizon with vibrant hues. A gentle breeze swept across the field, enhancing the tranquil beauty of the moment.
Tessa strolled leisurely, immersed in the tranquil charm of the scenic landscape.
After a while, she said, “That should be enough for now. Let’s head back”
Jacqueline smirked faintly. Her expression carried an undertone that Tessa couldn’t quite read.
Then, it happened.
Without warning, Snowflaked reared up and bolted forward wildly.
Jacqueline was caught off guard. She clutched the reins in panic and screamed in terror.
“Help me! Someone help me!”
Tessa stared at the scene before her in shock.
What was happening? How could Snowflake, normally so calm and gentle, suddenly lose control? The chaos unfolded in a matter of seconds. Tessa had no chance to grab the reins.
Tessa’s mind went blank for a moment before she snapped back to reality. She immediately called the equestrian center’s emergency rescue team After being carried along a a good distance by Snowflake, Jacqueline finally fell to the ground. She rolled several yards away before she stopped.
The horse remained out of control. It continued to dash around frantically.
The rescue team arrived swiftly, lifting Jacqueline onto a streicher,
Stephen and the others rusted over imediately to check on the situation.
Stephen’s brows furrowed deeply when he saw Jacqueline’s injured tonn. He glanced at Tessa with a somber gaze.
¿Tessa stood frozen in place when she met his gaze. Her eyes were wide with shock and contusion