Hurt & Angry

"Hello?" Hayley called out for the third time, but once again, silence greeted her from the other end. She felt perplexed initially, but that feeling soon transformed.

A mix of irritation and annoyance began to stir within Hayley as she realized it wasn't Emily on the line; rather, it was a robocall. This was the only logical explanation for this, as no sane person would call her with the intent of keeping her in silence. With that thought in mind, Hayley let out a frustrated hiss and quickly tapped on the hang-up button. She huffed in annoyance, her frown deepening as several thoughts raced through her mind. However, she didn't consider the possibility that the strange call might have stemmed from someone she knew.

Hayley exhaled a deep breath, still feeling annoyed and irritated, but ultimately, she calmed herself, deciding to move on and return to the living room.

Leonardo, who had been waiting patiently for her, turned his attention as he heard footsteps approaching. He observed