Leila's POV

　　The pout lasted a full five seconds before he broke into a wicked grin. "Okay, if you promise."

　　"I promise," Mr. Anderson nodded, still grinning.

　　I had just beheld a scene unfolding right in front of my eyes, and I could hardly believe what was taking place there. Here was Mr. Anderson, who a few moments earlier seemed so very foreboding and inhospitable, chatting with my little brother as though it were the most natural thing in the ...