I could see that she was still affected by Lily's visit while we ate. I tried to cheer her up a little, but all I could see was her forcing a smile, which I didn’t like at all. So, I decided to tell her what happened, hoping it would make her happy.
After lunch, I invited her outside for a walk in the garden.
"Do you remember when you asked me why I couldn't come home for lunch with you?" I began.
She looked at me and nodded. "Yes. Will you tell me where you've been?" she asked.
"Yes," I answered. "When I arrived at the boutique, I found three men in my office, checking my accounts."
Erin sighed. I realised that I was making her feel worse, as she believed all the bad things happening with the wolves around her were her fault.
I smiled at her. "Kevin sent some inspectors to me, ob
