Chapter 720

Once Elysia was back at preschool, she and Asher exchanged gifts. The two kids were thrilled, especially Asher. He carefully slid the little paper bunny between the pages of his book, then tucked the book into his backpack, guarding it like a treasure. From afar, Emma watched with a sense of unease she couldn't quite put into words. She figured the two were tight just because they were related by blood. Elysia wasn't really the one to open up Asher's heart. In fact, her being clingy was holding him back from making new friends. That afternoon, Emma tried to keep them apart. Elysia was reluctant but did as she was told and stayed with the others. However, Asher wouldn't even look at anyone besides Elysia. His eyes followed her everywhere she went. Emma clenched her jaw in frustration. When school finally let out, she noticed Elysia hadn't come out with her backpack, which was unusual. Elysia was always the first one out the door after school. "Ely, it's time to go home," Emma ca