His motivations and understanding were all correct and come from a good place. He has good intentions. You can't tell me you will leave your besties with psychotic men just because they look hot and your bestie is deluded. It was a circumstantial affection. The friend might have a selfish affection and ulterior motive but he never wanted to act on it. His social status reminds him they cannot be romantic partners, but it's always been his mission to be her trusted friend and servant.
Now I think it's best to confront the issue in a wider level and for MC to go baack to her house, take back her autonomy, then figure out a way to healthily pursue her romance with the ML. That way, she can keep her sane best friend and her psycho man. Win-win situation since their protections are both useful.
His motivations and understanding were all correct and come from a good place. He has good intentions. You can't tell me you will leave your besties with psychotic men just because they look hot and your bestie is deluded. It was a circumstantial affection. The friend might have a selfish affection and ulterior motive but he never wanted to act on it. His social status reminds him they cannot be romantic partners, but it's always been his mission to be her trusted friend and servant.
Now I think it's best to confront the issue in a wider level and for MC to go baack to her house, take back her autonomy, then figure out a way to healthily pursue her romance with the ML. That way, she can keep her sane best friend and her psycho man. Win-win situation since their protections are both useful.