Chapter 17

Roy no longer cared and decided to leave first. After packing up, Hayden made his way to the school gate. Jenny was already waiting for him. "What took you so long, Hayden? Don't tell me you lost track of time studying," she teased. "I really did," Hayden replied helplessly with a smile. "No way." Jenny pursed her lips, looking skeptical. Who would actually believe him? Hayden didn't bother explaining, and they walked home together. When they reached a certain spot, Hayden suddenly stopped. He stared at a store, lost in thought. "Hayden, are you going to buy that?" Jenny looked at him in disbelief. To her, buying a lottery ticket felt like reaping without sowing. She thought Hayden didn't seem like the type. "Yep, I'm going to buy a lottery ticket. If I win big, I could buy you guys so many things," Hayden said with a chuckle as he dreamed about the future. "Hayden…" Jenny looked at him suspiciously and reached out to touch his forehead. His temperature seemed normal. "Don'