Elmer Grant nodded in satisfaction. "That's more like it."
Melody White pouted. "Then you can't bully me anymore. Stop pulling my pigtails all the time, and don't stick bubble gum in my hair. And you're definitely not allowed to stick little notes on my back anymore."
He grunted. "Fine, I promise."
Only then did Melody White step forward and take his hand. "Elmer! From now on, we can have fun playing together again."
He looked a little awkward and chuckled. "Mm, We grant you permission."
Melody White pulled him downstairs, shouting as she ran, "Auntie, Elmer promised he won't bully me anymore!"
Nora Ainsworth smiled. "Melody, are you sure he'll keep his word?"
At her words, Melody White hesitated and glanced at him.
Elmer Grant pulled his hand away. "I said I'll keep my word."
Melody White sat down and nodded. "I believe you."
Half an hour later, Leon Lynch brought dinner to the table. Melody White tactfully stood up. "Auntie, I'm going home. My mom will be worried."
