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“You’re Eleanor’s protector?” Layla gasped, gawking at Sylvan. His eyes widened as if he realised what he had said, and his entire face turned bright red.

“T-that’s not how I wanted to tell you, but… yes. I’m her protector.” He stuttered, avoiding her gaze, and her lips curled to a small smile.

“Are you guys in a relationship by any chance? The book said that the Sun and Moon children can enter a romantic relationship with any of their protectors, so…” She drawled, wriggling her brows.

Sylvan’s bashful smile dropped into a sad one, and his shoulders dropped. It was like a dark cloud had formed over his head and had rained down on his happy parade.

“Sylvan…” Layla whispered, blinking at his sudden change in mood.

“I never stood a chance against Pyro.” He sighed, rubbing his hand over his eyes.

“I’m sorry,” she said softly, placing her hand on his shoulder. She knew heartbreak when she saw it, and Sylvan was the definition of heartbroken.

“Thank you. I don’t blame Eleanor though; she m