Chapter 727

But now, here was Asher, a little boy, making his way over to her, trying his best to promise he'd take care of Elysia. The gesture touched Bethany deeply as a mother. She sniffled, holding back her tears, then crouched to Asher's level. "Thank you, Ash. If we can, I'd love to treat you and your dad to dinner sometime." Asher's eyes lit up, and he held out his pinky. Bethany paused. Then, she realized he wanted a pinky promise to make sure she'd keep her word. She couldn't help but smile as she linked her pinky with his. "Pinky promise—no take-backs!" Asher beamed, and after a moment, he rushed forward to give Bethany a quick hug before turning and running off. Bethany stood there, surprised, then let out a soft laugh as she stood up. Emma had been watching the whole exchange from the classroom door, seething with resentment. Not only had Trystan been thinking about Bethany, but even Asher, who had autism, seemed to want to be close to her. Just thinking about it was infuriati