GoodNovelChapter 130:
After they finished eating, Belinda dropped Johnson off at the Hoffman family hand then continued to the
hospital to carry on with her responsibilities.
In the evening, in a cozy corner of a distinguished restaurant, Johnson's return had sparked a mini-reunion
among a group of friends with strong connections to both him and Lucas.
Vincent initiated the conversation, saying, “Johnson, tell us the truth. Who were you having lunch with today?”
“You just got back, and instead of catching up with us immediately, you were out eating lunch with someone
else? Sounds fishy,” another friend added playfully.
“Con, spill it. Are you dating someone? Did you have lunch with that person?”
“You must have had lunch with a woman, right?”
Surrounded by the gentle ribbing of his friends, Johnson couldn't help but sigh, a hint of resignation in his
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtdemeanor. “She’s really just a very good friend of mine, not what you're all thinking,” he explained.
“A friend? Really now? Who ditches their friends for lunch over just a ‘friend’? Aren't we all your friends here?”
one of the people present teased.
“Con, just admit it—she’s your girlfriend, isn’t she? Why keep secrets from us?” another friend asked.
Johnson gave a slight shake of his head and chose silence over further explanation, knowing it was futile to
argue with his friends.
Lucas, with his deep and commanding voice, suddenly spoke up, breaking through the banter. “Are you coming
back for good this time?”
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The playful atmosphere shifted, and everyone's attention was now on Johnson.
“I'm here to stay,” Johnson replied.
“That’s wonderful! It means more tfor us to spend together,” Verena said with a smile, which Johnson
returned with a nod of agreement.
“So, Johnson, after nearly three years in Chixdon, have you found a girlfriend yet?” Verena inquired, not missing
a beat.
Johnson shrugged lightly, smiling. “No, I'm still looking for someone who understands my cultural background
here.” That sparked further curiosity.
“Okay, so tell us—was the woman you had lunch with today your girlfriend?”
Johnson sighed quietly, not wanting to answer this question.
Seeking to divert the conversation, he turned to Lucas and asked, “How about you, Lucas? How have you been
doing lately?”
“I've been doing quite well,” Lucas responded calmly.
Just then, Ryan interjected from the side, “Johnson, you might not be aware of this, but there has been quite a
change with Lucas’ wife, Belinda.”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmJohnson's eyebrows raised slightly in surprise.
He hadn't expected Ryan to bring up the topic of Belinda.
“Really?”
“She has becquite close with the Thomas family, essentially becoming part of their inner circle. Her social
standing has seen a significant rise,” Ryan said, his tone tinged with displeasure.
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