Upon hearing that Chelsea and Melford were heading to the stables, Stella immediately clamored to go along.

“Auntie, can I come too? I've always wanted to learn horseback riding, but Olivier won’t let me. Can you teach me?”

She tugged at Chelsea’s arm, tilting her small face up with bright, sparkling eyes full of anticipation. Her eager and adorable expression was hard for anyone to refuse.

Chelsea set a condition. “Alright, but you have to behave. No messing around.”

Stella instantly beamed and held up three fingers. “Deal!”

Melford raised an eyebrow and teased, “Hey, kid, if you call me ‘big brother’ just once, I’ll teach you how to ride.”...