“Mr. Queen… Are you saying you’re a girl?” Matilda Reading stammered, strongly indicating disbelief that Hayden was a girl.

Hayden looked at Matilda, who was also looking at her. From Matilda’s expression and gaze, it was evident that she really hoped Hayden would deny it.

Even though Matilda gave up pursuing Hayden after not getting a response, she still hoped that Hayden was a boy. At least, that would mean her crush on Hayden was not misguided.

If Hayden was a woman, then Matilda would do