Chapter 492

He knew he had no right to be here and understood that Xena’s downfall was entirely her own doing.

However, she was still his wife, and he could not just abandon her.

Seeing his silence, Haley sneered, "I guess I was right. But don’t bother asking me to plead for Xena. It’s never going to happen."

Shane had gone through so much to stand up for her. If she turned around and begged for Xena’s sake, everything Shane did would become a joke. Why would she slap Shane in the face for someone who meant nothing to her?

After a long pause, James finally lowered his head in shame. "I understand. I’m sorry.

"Haley, I’m sorry."

He realized his mistakes. Recently, he had reflected deeply on his actions. Sometimes, it was hard to see clearly when one was in the middle of it all. But stepping back and viewing things from an outsider's perspective made everything much clearer.

All the kindness Haley had shown him, which he had taken for granted, now came rushing back like an overwhelming tide.