Flora’s Guide to a Second Chance at Love and Life

Chapter 956

Upon spotting the man, the woman felt a pang of guilt and quickly pulled back her hand, which was poised to strike. Her face crumpled, on the verge of tears.

"Jaden..."

"Candace, what's going on?"

Jaden noticed her distress and immediately wrapped his arms around her, offering soft words of comfort while shooting a questioning look at the bodyguard. "Sir, it's..."

"Jaden, Lucky's gone. Someone shot him... boo hoo..."

Before the bodyguard could explain, Candace was already clutching Jaden's collar, quietly sobbing.

"Sir, Ms. Candace didn't leash the dog, and it almost ran into someone, so that's why-"

"I-I just let go for a second, and Lucky was just being playful with people passing by. He didn't mean any harm," Candace cut in, her tears tugging at the heartstrings. "But that woman shot Lucky. I just wanted an apology for Lucky, but she insulted me instead, boo hoo..." "Did I ask you to stay with Ms. Candace just to let this happen?"

Jaden's typically gentle face darkened, and the usual warmth in his eyes turned sharp.

was Miss Flora, along with Mr. Connor and young master

surprised to cross

I... caused trouble for you? I'm heartbroken over Lucky. I just wanted them to say sorry, but they refused

that?" Jaden's grip on her

hurt. "I know I come from a modest background, and people look down on me. If I'm an embarrassment to you,

It's my fault for letting

reassured her, feeling his opinion of Flora sink lower. Did she think she could act recklessly just because Connor favored

He reassured her, "Flora's status isn't that much higher than

anyone by their status, but

that a bit of

country girl, lacking any particular skills, only here because she

Reyes family's young miss, skilled in medicine and racing, and stunningly

a proper burial? Lcan get you another dog. Please don't cry, it hurts me

managing

Jaden, she was the picture

smile relaxed