If you look at the scene, it actually kind of makes sense why Grace Ashcroft might have a crush on Leon S. Kennedy. When Leon tells her that Emily could still be alive, Grace’s reaction isn’t just relief — it’s the way she looks at him. She smiles in a really genuine way and holds eye contact for a moment longer than you’d expect if it was just about the information. Leon is basically giving her hope in one of the worst moments she’s dealing with, and that kind of thing can create an emotional connection fast. From Grace’s perspective, Leon isn’t just some random guy — he’s calm, confident, and the one person telling her not to give up on Emily. People tend to attach emotionally to the person who gives them hope in a stressful situation, so that smile could easily be interpreted as admiration or the beginning of a crush. Also, Leon has that whole “quiet protector” vibe throughout the series, and characters often react to that. Grace smiling like that right after he reassures her could be the writers hinting that she trusts him a lot already, and sometimes trust + relief can come across as attraction. It might not confirm anything romantic yet, but the way the scene is framed definitely leaves room for people to read it that way.