Toby averted his gaze when he met Sonia’s clear and icy one, seemingly terrified that she might see through him. He looked elsewhere as he pointed out, “You shouldn’t go horseback riding when you’re this pale and sick!”

Upon hearing this, everyone turned to glance at Sonia’s face.

 

Charles was the first to speak up. “He’s right, darling. You really do look a bit pale. Are you still feeling the after-effects of carsickness?”

Sonia patted her own face self-consciously. “Am I really that pale?”

“Just a little bit,” Rebecca replied.

Sonia gave a small laugh. “Well then, I should be fine enough to ride a horse.”

 

Toby’s brows furrowed when he heard this, and there was a disapproving look etched on his face. As it turned out, she had very little regard for her pregnancy. Surely taking care of the baby is more important than riding a horse!

Just as he was about to forcefully keep her from horseback riding, Charles interjected, suggesting, “Darling, perhaps you should go back and get some rest. You can always ride a horse the next time. We wouldn’t want you to get another dizzy spell, would we?”

 

Toby nodded imperceptibly at this, pleased that Charles was being sensible this time instead of indulging Sonia’s every whim like he usually did.

However, Sonia was adamant as she grinned and said, “Come on, I’m perfectly fine! Besides, what’s the point of going back now that I’m already here? Relax, I won’t get my horse to break into a gallop—I’ll keep it on a gentle and steady trot instead.”

“Very well, then,” Charles agreed, having assessed that her suggestion was feasible enough. Then, he led her toward the stables where they could pick out their horses.

Meanwhile, Toby stared after them, and his face grew dark and somber.

convinced that Charles was a sensible person, but the latter proved him wrong at the first chance he got. Seething, Toby thought, What does

his hands around his mouth as he

gave his foolish brother an indifferent look before completely ignoring them, then got

for Sonia and Charles

out from the stables. It was hard for anyone not to take a picture of the visuals she

Zane came toward her on his horse and let out a low

with words, so he complimented lamely,

if Sonia had washed her hands off the Fuller Family, she still flashed Tyler a warm smile as

perked up at this. Sonia’s finally

the three of them engage in friendly conversation. He couldn’t help the bitterness that surged through him, and he was seized with an impulse to drive both Zane and Tyler

Charles rode out on the horse he had chosen and headed for a race

in the way of their race, Sonia led her horse toward

the last time she had ridden a horse, and she was getting rusty. She couldn’t even manage to get up on

Toby frowned and rode over. “Grab onto the saddle at the same time you mount your foot on the stirrup, then as you spring, remember to swing your right leg over

glare at him. “Are you actually telling

this.

remained silent for a beat or two

if she could get a free

told her

the cantle—her hamstring was tight, and her right leg hung awkwardly on the saddle. Worst of all, she could not retract her leg, either. Before

he saw this, and he dismounted his horse, thereafter reaching out his arm to catch the

was gearing up for the impact. However, the pain she had been expecting did

only then did she realize that Toby

to her face instantly.

to put her down on the ground, but he did not draw back his

him with wide eyes.

then said, “Put your left

as she was

he continued, and

then cupped her rump with one hand

embarrassed

in a low voice,

hand in question, which was placed firmly on her butt in his effort to support her mounting the horse. Struck by sudden

be told, he had been engrossed with helping her mount the horse, and he paid no attention to how the position

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