Chapter 35
Stephen thought that since they were all going to be family in the future, It would be good for Tessa and Jacqueline to spend more time together. Tessa nodded and greeted Jacqueline with a brigls, friendly smile. “Hella.”
As they spoke, Stephen’s stunning Warmblood horse was led over
Tessa had never visited the equestrian center with Stephen before, so this was the first time she’d seen his horse.
Tessa’s eyes lit up in awe when she saw the tall and majestic horse. It was mistakably a pre–blooded Hanoverian horse from Germinia.
Jacqueline’s sweet, delicate voice chimed in at this moment. “Stephen, what kind of horse is this? It’s so beautiful.”
“It’s a Geminian Hanoverian,” Stephen replied calmly.
“Jacqueline, don’t underestimate this horse. It’s incredibly valuable,” Quentin added from the side.
Jacqueline giggled and clung playfully to Stephen’s arm. “Stephen, I really want to learn horseback riding too. Can you teach me?”
Tessa’s gaze briefly dropped to Jacqueline’s hands clutching Stephen’s arm.
Why did that sight stir a faint discomfort in her heart? She quickly shifted her gaze away.
stephen subtly withdrew his arm and replied, “I can arrange for you to join an equestrian class.”
Naomi seized the moment to interject with, “Ms. Sanders, if you want to leam, just let me know, I’ll recommend my riding Instructor to you.
“But I want you to teach me, Stephen,” Jacqueline whined.
A strange emotion swirled within Tessa. It was vague yet undeniable.
Tessa didn’t want to linger and watch Jacqueline’s antics. Thus, she tumed and walked toward the stables to fetch her own horse, a snow–white Akhal–Teke. It had been a gift from Sienna for her 17th birthday.
The horse’s coat was pristine and smooth. It gleamed under the sunlight with a line, radiant sheen that exuded nobility and grace.
The Akhal–Teke was often referred to as the “Blood–sweating” horse.
Sienna, who was beside her, smiled warmly and said, “Tess, I’ve been talding great care of Snowflake while you were away from Rivertown the past three years.” “Snowflake” was the name Tessa had given her horse. Since it was entirely white and a gift from Sienna, the name felt fitting at the time.
“Thank you, Sienna Tessa gently stroked the white horse’s face. Snowflake lowered its head docilely and muzzled against her palm
A delighted smile spread across Tessa’s face. “Snowflake still remembers me after all these years!”
“Of course,” Sienna replied. “Horses are incredibly intelligent creatures.”
Tessa led Snowflake outside, eager to ride again.
She placed her foor
on the stirrup. Stephen then held her arm and placed a light hand at her waist to help her up onto the saddle. “Thanks” with that, Tessa urged the horse forward. At this time, she didn’t notice Jacqueline’s dark, envious gaze following her.
The Ziegler family’s equestrian center was located on the outskirts of town. It was surrounded by vast open fields and endless green pastures. Tessa rode freely as the wind rushed past her ears. She loved this unrestrained feeling. It was only in these moments that she truly felt free. Her novements were fluid and graceful, her figure radiating a captivating charm as she galloped through the field.
Everyone present couldn’t help but watch her. Their gazes were drawn to her magnetic presence.
Even Jacqueline had to admit that Tessa looked breathtaking at that moment.
Jacqueline’s envy deepened as she noticed Stephen’s gaze fixed on Tessa’s retreating figure. As if in a trance, he even rode after her
