How foolish could he have been? Ivan had long told himself and others that forming attachments held no significance. His coldness towards Sua spoke volumes, yet he discovered himself contradicting his own words. Amidst the tranquil atmosphere of Anakt Garden, his gaze remained fixated on you. How foolish.. to find himself enamoured with a boy destined never to acknowledge him.

And yet, here he crouched beside you, offering encouragement to a fading flower. "Stay strong.. stay strong," following your lead, he muttered after you.