Ivy blushed. "I didn't play games before because my studies were so demanding. Now that I've graduated, I can learn to play."

"There's no need to learn such a thing. Playing games is a waste of time," Hayden remarked.

Ivy remained silent, and Lucas wondered if Hayden was picking on him.

Shelly gently squeezed Hayden's hand, reminding him that he was being a bit harsh.

"Well, playing games occasionally can be good," Shelly intervened. "It helps you relax. Although I don't play complex gam