“Kevin.”

Hayden was in a good mood, speaking with a hint of a smile.

On the other end of the phone, Kevin felt pleasantly surprised. He chuckled. “Hay, what got you so cheerful? Even saying my name comes with a smile. I’ve known you for so long, and this isn’t something that happens often.”

Hayden had affection for him, but her attitude toward Kevin was often icy.

That was also Hayden’s personality; she had developed a demeanor of indifference and seriousness.

“Do you wish I were in a bad m