Silvertip Mountain Most pitbulls are just three shih tzus wearing a trench coat

She hadn't expected him to hesitate. His torn nail was why he had come, wasn't it? But he was suddenly acting as though it didn't need attention and like his injury could be soothed without her help. It would probably be fine if it healed on its own, but she knew from her own experience it would be much better once the nail was removed and it would heal faster that way, too. Plus, she didn't want him to leave. No, stay. It's okay. I'm not busy, she rushed out. She immediately regretted her words. Now it seemed like she was just laying around being lazy. I mean...well, I was just sorting some of my plants, but I really don't mind helping. She smiled a little awkwardly. 

Come on; it will feel better once I'm done. I promise. This time she turned and disappeared inside, hoping to not really give him another chance to deny her offer.