Chapter 978
Chapter 978:
Perhaps the coincidences were not so random after all.
She had always known that Johan had motives, but a peculiar warmth unexpectedly bloomed in her chest.
“It’s not mine. I don’t know why it knows my name,” Ellen murmured, a little taken aback.
After a brief pause, she added, “I’ll return this little one to its owner. They must be waiting anxiously p>
Ellen stepped outside, still holding Blush.
Though Maggie was curious and wanted to know more, she respected Ellen’s wishes and refrained from following her.
When Ellen appeared with Blush, it seemed like she was alone—no one else trailed behind her.
Johan smiled outwardly, but a flicker of disappointment passed through his eyes.
“Blush p>
At the sound of Johan’s voice, Blush instantly spread its wings and landed in his hand.
“Thank you,” Johan said, acknowledging Ellen’s gesture.
As Johan was about to turn and leave, Ellen hesitated but then spoke up, her voice trembling slightly. “Earlier, when it was at my house, it called out… Ellen p>
Johan froze, but then turned back around. He smiled, but there was a brief, nervous flicker in his gaze.
“Really? Then…” he started, but suddenly the words caught in his throat, as though the truth was playing hide-and-seek.
“Johan p>
A voice called out, and a tall man approached them, his face lighting up with recognition. “Ah, there you are. You said you’d bring Blush back, but then you disappeared. So p>
So, Johan had brought Blush here—not just for a simple handoff, but to meet someone!
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The man was Johnny Flores, a good friend of Johan’s.
Johnny had been away on a business trip and had asked Johan to care for Blush in his absence. Today, Johan had promised to return the bird, but Johnny had been waiting for quite a while without any word. Concerned, he had come looking for him.
Johnny cast a teasing glance at Johan and Ellen.
Ellen felt as though her thoughts were suddenly laid bare, a flush of embarrassment coloring her cheeks.
Johan quickly interjected, trying to explain, “Blush just flew in here, and I was searching for it. This… kind neighbor found it and brought it outside p>
Ellen’s brows furrowed. When Johan had paused earlier, she thought he might introduce her to Johnny. Instead, she was merely labeled as a “kind neighbor p>
Johan surely knew her name. So why didn’t he introduce her properly?
“Hey there, I’m Johnny. Nice to meet you,” the man said, extending a hand to Ellen.
Ellen gave a slight nod, offering a quiet acknowledgment.
Known for her distant demeanor, Ellen wasn’t particularly warm with strangers.
Though her response was far from friendly, Johnny took it in stride.
He’d seen her many times before—aloof, reserved, and hardly ever striking up a conversation.
They weren’t exactly acquaintances. They simply lived in the same neighborhood and occasionally crossed paths. Ellen nodded curtly before turning back inside.