At that moment, Xena had been standing behind them, overhearing Leo’s words.She had come over after receiving a message from Hayden, planning to sit for a while, but she hadn’t expected to hear Leo’s open confession about pursuing Miranda.When Leo noticed her, he only gave a slight nod before walking away.Hayden sat gloomily, drinking in frustration. Xena took a seat beside him and tried to reason with him. “Don’t drink so much.”But Hayden only wanted to drown his troubles. He knew Leo had a point, yet as a friend, he still hoped to avoid conflict between his friends.Still, he couldn’t shake the thought that one day, Leo and Felix would end up falling out because of Miranda.He lifted his head and looked at Xena, his eyes slightly hazy. Suddenly, he reached out, gripped her hand, and rasped hoarsely, “Xena, stay with me.”She froze, then quickly pulled her hand back. “You’re drunk, Hayden. Go back to your room and rest.”Hayden’s reddened eyes lifted to her striking face,
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