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."

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

of time. Who knows, maybe later I'll want to try riding." "Good idea,

Herman a look, silently encouraging

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

arrived at the

grapes on-site or pick them

ahead while Maria strolled behind, taking her time. She plucked a plump bunch of grapes and popped one into

maintained a respectful distance, his gaze

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

in picking grapes herself but enjoyed watching others get excited about it. It was as if she was

her, wondering what kind of person lay beneath her relaxed exterior.

je

nonchalance was stripped away?

that couple tried to contact

her head. "No,

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

nodded, not pressing the matter

Tiana's excited voice rang out about

running over, her basket

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