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.

with Ms. Candace was Miss Flora, along with Mr. Connor and young master Kruz," the bodyguard explained with a hint of

furrowed, surprised to cross

really that powerful? Have I... caused trouble for you? I'm heartbroken over Lucky.

you that?" Jaden's

a modest background, and people look down on

talk nonsense. It's my fault for letting you

her, feeling his opinion of Flora sink lower. Did she think she could act

Candace's self-doubt and sadness made him uncomfortable. He reassured her, "Flora's status isn't

but

exchanged glances, suppressing smiles. Sir, isn't that a

any particular skills, only here because

family's young miss, skilled

gently pinched Candace's cheek, his handsome face filled with warmth and affection. "How about we give Lucky a proper burial? Lcan get you another dog. Please don't cry, it hurts me to see

managing

was

smile relaxed