Chapter 718

The next day, Bethany had a packed morning. When she found herself near the preschool around noon, she swung by to pick up Elysia for lunch. Elysia loved fried chicken and had been craving it for days. Today, she finally got her hands on some. "Why didn't we invite Ash to come along?" she asked with her mouth full. Bethany glanced up from her notebook and gave her a look of exasperation. "Don't rush your food. Didn't Ms. Garcia say we can't take other kids out without their parents' permission?" "Ash's dad would totally say yes," Elysia said confidently. "I'll talk to him." Trystan popped into Bethany's mind, and she looked at Elysia with curiosity. "Have you met him?" "Nope." Elysia shook her head and then waved Bethany closer. "Mommy, can you pick me up a little later today?" "What are you up to?" Bethany asked with a warm smile. "I'll hang out with Ash until his dad gets here. When he shows up, I'll ask if we can take Ash out," Elysia said, her face brightening with exciteme