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

"Sir, the one who had a run-in with Ms. Candace was Miss Flora, along with Mr. Connor and young master Kruz," the bodyguard explained with a hint of resignation.

Jaden’s brow furrowed, surprised to cross paths with them.

Candace watched Jaden's expression cautiously. "Jaden, is Miss Flora really that powerful? Have I... caused trouble for you? I'm heartbroken over Lucky. I just wanted them to say sorry, but they refused and called me disgusting..."

"She called you that?" Jaden's grip on her shoulder tightened.

"Yeah..." Candace nodded softly, looking so obedient yet so hurt. "I know I come from a modest background, and people look down on me. If I'm an embarrassment to you, I can leave right now."

"Don't talk nonsense. It's my fault for letting you be treated this way."