Lillian's POV
"You know you don't have to do that," Jace said softly in my room.
I looked at him, then sighed. Since yesterday, he looked low and sad for some reason. Was it because we went to see Leah? When Ridge took over and we got to spend some time together, I felt very happy. When he left for his office, I thought everything was going well, but then the next day Jace came to greet me and he seemed rather unhappy.
"I know, but I absolutely want to," I answered with a smile.
I wanted to do something to cheer him up, so when Flora came to ask me for help in looking after a few orphan pups who were going through a hard time, I agreed without a second thought.
"Won't that tire you quickly?" He asked.
I sighed loudly and then turned to face him.
He was sitting on the bed with his le
