So instead of retrieving his own toiletries, the clean-freak Xavier decided to forgo a shower and simply changed his clothes. He opted to quickly brush his teeth and wash his face at the kitchen sink to save time.


    So, no matter how fast Leo was, when he emerged from the bathroom, Xavier had also just finished his preparations. So in the end, Leo didn’t manage to get ahead of Xavier. By the time Hera emerged from her room, both Leo and Xavier were already waiting in the corridor.


    "Are you heading out for a run too?" Leo stepped forward, feigning as if he had just left his room, though he had been there for a few extra minutes, engaging in a silent standoff with Xavier while waiting for Hera toe out of her room.


    Hera nodded eagerly in response. "Absolutely! There’s nothing quite like the morning air in the countryside to invigorate the senses and lift the spirits. Care to join me?"


    Leo’s demeanor softened into a gentle smile as he looked at Hera. "What a coincidence. My assistant mentioned how the fresh air in the countryside can do wonders for both health and mental rity." With a gant gesture, he took Hera’s hand and wanted to lead her downstairs.


    Xavier was taken aback by Leo’s smooth move to steal Hera’s attention, leaving him without a chance to shine. But he wasn’t about to give up. Following behind Hera, he reached out and took her other hand. "I’ming too."


    Upon hearing Xavier’s voice, Hera turned to see his endearing appearance. Despite brushing his teeth and washing his face, he seemed to have forgotten tob his hair, likely due to his preupation with not being outdone by Leo. It was evident that he hadn’t checked himself in the mirror afterward. Leo, of course, wouldn’t bother to mention that Xavier’s hair resembled a bird’s nest.


    Leo couldn’t help but suppress a sneakyugh at Xavier’s current disheveled appearance, contrasting with his own impable look and fragrance.


    Upon witnessing Xavier’s innocent expression alongside his unkempt appearance, Hera burst into heartyughter, momentarily forgetting all her recent worries. Herughter resonated through the corridor. In the midst of this jovial moment, Zen emerged from his room, joining the trio.


    He found himself surprised by Hera’s unusually cheerful demeanor so early in the morning. Following her line of sight, he noticed Xavier, typically known for his cleanliness and neatness, appearing disheveled yet wearing an innocent expression as he gazed at Hera with a puzzled look.


    Observing Xavier in such a disheveled state, Hera momentarily overlooked his usual charismatic allure as one of the male leads. In this moment, he appeared simply human, dispelling her concerns. Zen couldn’t resist joining in theughter, his gaze fixed on Xavier, while Leo sported a satisfied smile.


    Asughter filled the corridor, Xavier graduallyprehended that it was directed at him. His hand instinctively rose to his face, finding nothing amiss, before ascending to his hair. It was then he realized the state of his unkempt bed hair, prompting a sheepish grin to grace his features.