CHAPTER FIFTY-FOUR

Kyle cleared his throat.

“Studying for the presentation.” He raised my laptop up, but his eyes narrowed on his second arm dangerously close to my leg, leaving me confused.

‘What was his problem?’ I thought to myself, remaining in my position and not saying a word.

“I see.” Kyle was completely oblivious to Jared’s change in demeanour because he was usually hard edged, but when you got to know him, you’d know that was a storm brewing behind his amber coloured eyes.

“Well, carry on. Don’t stop on my account.” His voice, slightly edgy.

That was it? I’d expected him to say something.

‘What? Something like that’s my woman, keep your hands off her? She’s mine? Oh, please. I can’t believe you’re still this delusional. He doesn’t want you.’ My mind could be so harsh sometimes, but it was somewhat a wake-up call.

“Where were we?” I patted Kyle’s thigh and turned my back to Jared. It took a few seconds before I heard his retreating steps, but during that time, I felt naked. Like he saw mor