Chapter 38
Tessa followed the rescue team outside. Sienna and Naomi hurried over as well.
Naomi ran up to Tessa in a few quick steps and asked, “What happened?”
Tessa’s mind was clouded. “I don’t know. Jacqueline asked me to teach her how to ride. Everything was fine. But then, all of a sudden, Snowflake went wild. She got thrown off and she looks seriously injured,” she replied, still in a daze.
Sienna frowned, deep in thought. “Snowflake gets monthly check-ups. He was specially examined before he was brought out today. All his indicators were fine. How could he suddenly go berserk?”
Naomi clenched her fists and said, “Could Jacqueline have done something? Didn’t she insist on Stephen teaching her at first? She never liked you, so why would she suddenly ask for your help?”
Sienna added, “The staff has already subdued Snowflake and given him a sedative. They’ll examine him again later. Tessa, don’t blame yourself. This isn’t your fault.”
Tessa stared in the direction where the rescue team had gone as her friends’ words echoed in her mind. She replayed the memory of Jacqueline’s strange smile just before the accident. Her intuition told her that Jacqueline had something to do with this But why? Why would she do this?
Tessa connected the dots as she recalled the brief glance Stephan had given her earlier.
Was Jacqueline so reckless as to risk her own life just to drive a wedge between her and Stephen?
They had only met twice, yet Jacqueline had already gone to such extremes just to frame her. The realization let Tessa stunned.
Jacqueline was a complete lunatic
In the ambulance, Jacqueline looked pale and pitiful. Her eyes were brimmed with tears. “Stephen, it hurts so much,” she whimpered, her voice trembling.
Stephen, seated beside her, gently comforted, “We’ll be at the hospital soon. Let’s wait and see what the doctor says.”
Tears streamed down Jacqueline’s cheeks as she murmured, “It hurts so bad. When I fell, I was so scared, Stephen. I thought I thought I’d never see you again.” She tightened her grip on his hand and sniffled. “Did I ruin everything? Everyone was having such a good time but then this happened. Am I just a burden to you? “Don’t say that,” Stephen replied. His eyes softened with pity at her words.
Jacqueline wasn’t his biological sister. However, they had grown up together as if they were real siblings. “Alright, stop crying. Stephen coaxed her gently. “We’ll be at the hospital soon.
Jacqueline sniffled and said, “It doesn’t hurt as much when you comfort me.”
Stephen reached out and lightly patted her head. “You haven’t changed a bit since you were a kid.” When they arrived at the hospital, the doctor performed a thorough examination and took X-rays of Jacqueline.
Jacqueline’s injuries weren’t severe. She had a fractured tailbone, some soft tissue damage, a mildly dislocated elbow, and several scrapes. Thankfully, her intemal organs were unharmed.
The doctor explained that her fracture wasn’t serious and that she only needed to be hospitalized for about a month.
After Jacqueline’s examination and treatment, the nurse administered a painkiller. Jacqueline, who had been continuously whining, finally quieted down
Tessa arrived at the hospital soon after. When she reached the door of Jacqueline’s ward, she heard jacqueline’s coy voice from inside.
“Stephen, my arm’s in a cast so it’s hard to eat. Will you please feed me? Jacqueline asked coquettishly. Tessa froze mid-step as she hesitated to enter.