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. Tessa 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 horse to move forward, don't pull the reins back too hard. Instead, loosen the tension 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. T