As Hera remained silent, seemingly acquiescing to Dave's words, Leo felt a wave of disappointment wash over him. However, he held onto Hera's hand, choosing to trust her, believing there must be more to the situation than what Dave had insinuated. On the other hand, Dave frowned as he observed Leo's unexpected reaction. Rather than giving up, he continued to seek clarification from Hera, indicating his determination to uncover the truth.
Hera also experienced a surge of emotions as Leo didn't simply accept Dave's words at face value. In truth, she had considered allowing Leo to believe what he wanted, avoiding the need for a breakup when her relationships with the other male leads progressed. She reasoned it was better to address it sooner rather than later. However, to her surprise, despite Leo's distress over Dave's remarks, she still saw trust in his eyes, a belief in her character.
