The Silent Wife novel (Rachel and Justin) novel Chapter 118

Chapter 118

Rachel followed behind Justin and Gloria at a distance while listening as the staff member explained the horse before them. “This horse is quite small in stature, and it’s quite docile. Mrs. Burton, since you’re a novice at horse riding, you may try riding this one,” he said.

Rachel tried to touch the colt’s head. When she saw that the colt didn’t resist her, she breathed a sigh of relief. She had never ridden a horse before, but she was looking forward to it.

After everyone had chosen their own horses, the staff members in charge led the horses out of the stable. At the sight of the scene, Rachel became somewhat nervous.

“This horse is so good-looking!” Gloria’s voice came from behind. “Miss Rachel, your horse is much more good-looking than the one I chose. I’d like to swap my horse with yours.”

Rachel hesitated somewhat as she looked at the horse behind Gloria. The horse Gloria had chosen was too tall; Rachel had never ridden a horse before, so she didn’t dare to ride such a tall one.

“What are you two talking about?” Justin, who had already mounted his horse, rode over and eyed the two of them.

Gloria explained, “I like Miss Rachel’s horse, so I want to swap my horse with hers, but she seems a bit reluctant.”

Justin frowned. “Didn’t you choose this horse yourself? Why don’t you like it anymore?”

“I didn’t see Miss Rachel’s horse just now. Her horse is so adorable.”

Rachel looked visibly troubled. However, when Justin was about to say something, she suddenly stepped aside and gestured. I’ll give you my horse then.

Gloria smiled. “Hehe, thanks! I just know that you have a big heart, Miss Rachel,” she said. After finishing her sentence, she got on the horse, snatched the reins from the staff member’s hand, and rode off with a squeeze of the horse’s belly. Her voice could be heard in the wind as she shouted, “I’m riding off first! Hurry up and catch up with me!”

Justin straddled the horse while looking at Rachel. “If you’re afraid, just choose another smaller horse.”

Rachel shook her head. It’s not necessary. I’ll give it a try.

“The horses in our ranch are quite good-tempered,” said the staff member as he mounted her on the horse. Luckily, despite the horse’s tall stature, it was quite good-tempered, and it walked slowly. With the staff member leading the horse, Rachel was no longer afraid after riding the horse for a while.

Justin didn’t seem to be worried about Gloria, who was galloping her horse in the distance, as he followed behind Rachel with just the right distance between them. Rachel’s long hair was swaying in the wind, and her white shirt, brown vest, and riding outfit fit her figure very well. The scene looked lively from behind as the sun slowly set in the west.

“Would you like to try riding it faster, Mrs. Burton?”

Rachel hurriedly shook her head.

“Actually, you can give it a try,” the staff member kept persuading as he pulled the reins, patted the horse, and quickened his pace.

Rachel instantly became nervous, and her back tensed up. The staff member comforted her by saying, “Relax, Mrs. Burton. The horse isn’t trotting fast.”

Rachel couldn’t speak and wanted to gesture something, but the staff member couldn’t see it since he was leading the horse at the front. At the sight of the scene, Justin immediately bellowed, “Slow down! Who told you to lead the horse at such a quick pace?”

The staff member was so startled that he stumbled, but he didn’t manage to stop the horse in time. Rachel cried out in alarm and nearly let go of the reins in her hand. Luckily, the staff member grabbed the reins with all his might. Still, Rachel broke out in a cold sweat as she felt terrified.

“Aaaaah!” Just then, a scream was suddenly heard from a distance.

Upon being surprised by this, Rachel watched from afar while Gloria’s horse raised its hooves high, and the reins snapped in two mid-air. As Gloria failed to catch them, she fell off the horse.

“Gloria!” Justin immediately turned his horse around and hurried there.

Rachel was startled as well, and she hurriedly got off the horse before rushing over to the scene. When she arrived, Gloria was lying on the ground with a look of agony on her face, whereas Justin squatted down next to her but didn’t dare to move her carelessly. He looked back and yelled at Rachel, “What are you waiting for? Call the ambulance!”

Rachel shuddered upon being yelled at. She fumbled for her cell phone in a panic, only to recall that she had left her cell phone in the dressing room while changing her clothes there.

Meanwhile, the staff member nearby had called the ambulance. “Hello, is this the first-aid center?”