A growing bond
Cora’s attention was constant. She groomed Ivey with remarkable care, adjusting her position again and again until the baby seemed perfectly comfortable. The other chimps watched from a distance, curious but cautious. None dared approach. Something about the pairing seemed to demand respect. Amber jotted notes quickly, unable to look away. The devotion wasn’t casual anymore — it was protective, unwavering, like Cora had drawn a line between Ivey and the world.
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