Chapter 291

Jess' face turned dark, recalling the stinging slap from earlier. Her voice trembled with rage. "Kyle, you're nothing but a coward who only knows how to bully women. You're no man. You're a bastard!" Kyle ignored her completely, shifting his gaze to Faith instead. He exhaled softly and spoke with calm clarity. "If you don't want to ruin even our friendship, I suggest you take a step back and calm down. I won't do anything to you. Consider it repayment for the kindness you've shown me." Faith's eyes were already red and brimming with tears. She didn't realize Kyle was protecting her in his own way. If she knew, how happy she would've been! However, right now, the pain overwhelmed her. Life was cruel like that. Some truths didn't need to be said, and some simply couldn't be. "So that's it? Just friends?" Faith's voice trembled, her eyes shimmering with heartbreak. Kyle nodded without hesitation. "That's right. You don't need to overthink this. I never saw you as anything more than a