Chapter 728

As they approached the bear enclosure, Elysia and Asher leaned closer to the glass barrier, peering inside. "Where did the bear go? I can't see it at all!" Elysia exclaimed, her face squished against the glass as she strained to look inside. "Ash, can you see it?" Asher glanced over casually, shook his head, and returned his gaze to Elysia. "Ely, the bear is up in the tree," Emma said, stepping up behind them. "Do you see it?" "A tree?" Elysia tilted her head back, trying to look up. "I can't see! I'm too short!" "Come here, I'll lift you so you can see," Emma said gently, bending down to pick her up. "Is that alright?" Elysia asked obediently. "Ms. Garcia, it's fine if I can't see. I can wait until I'm bigger." "No, it's okay. I'll lift you so you can see," Emma insisted, lifting Elysia but realizing Asher was still holding her hand. She then said, "Ash, you need to let go of Ely first. I can't carry both of you." Asher hesitated. He had promised Bethany he would take good c