"Yeah, but that's still what she sees. She doesn't really have much reason to think anything else,"

Since as she figured, he probably hasn't mentioned her that much or else his mum might have other ideas. Not that he has to, but it would be nice.

Though she doesn't want him to think that he has to, they might not even be a thing to talk about. Its hard to keep her voice calm since she really just wants to know what he's planning,

"What does Puppy think of all of this?"