"rude to a person who is clearly struggling" - Jayce has literally been stalking her for a year ðŸ˜. I know MC doesn't know that yet, but it's understandable that from her POV his behaviour is off putting and unsettling. Remember this is a man who is a complete stranger to her - he ignores her & doesn't speak to her when they first meet, does that creepy joker smile that freaks her out, he "happens" to turn up at a cafe she's at on her day off DRINKING HER FINISHED DRINK????