Tiana's eyes lit up at the mention of horseback riding, "We can ride horses?"

She turned to Maria and asked, "Do you know how to ride?"

Maria shook her head. "No, I don't."

A hint of disappointment appeared on Tiana's face. "If you don't know how to ride, it wouldn't be fun for me to go alone."

Maria said, "There are others here, though."

Tiana waved her hand dismissively. "Nah, I don't want to go already."

Maria sighed.

Alright, if that was what she wanted.

Herman, also looking a bit helpless, shifted his gaze to Maria and said, "If you're interested in learning, I could teach you how to ride."

Tiana immediately perked up at that, grabbing Maria's arm excitedly. "Are you interested? I really want to go horseback riding."

her a knowing look. It wasn't hard to see what she was really

plenty of time. Who knows, maybe later I'll want to try

look,

faint smile playing at his lips as he followed them out of

as they arrived at the entrance,

grapes on-site or pick them

Maria strolled behind, taking her time. She plucked a plump bunch of

his gaze occasionally drifting

her as she walked. She wore a relaxed smile, looking carefree and

didn't seem particularly interested in picking grapes herself but enjoyed watching others get excited about it. It was as if she was

of person lay beneath her

that couple tried to contact

shook her head.

don't seem like good people," Herman remarked. "Maybe you should consider moving somewhere else. That way, they won't be able to find you." "There's no need," Maria said. "Even if they come back, I won't

nodded, not pressing the matter

Tiana's excited voice rang out about

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