Both Grace and Alice opened their mouths wide at the same time.
As they looked at Lowell, they didn't know what to say.
"You are also a child," Grace remarked. "You are only a few years older than them. My principle is that no one is allowed to bully anyone. You should put yourself in others' shoes and be reasonable for everything you do."
"Understood," Lowell replied shyly. "Actually, I know that you're afraid that the two of them will bully me. Thank you for helping me."
She stretched out her hand to pat his head.
He felt a little embarrassed. He was so touched that his eyes were glistening with crystal-clear tears.
It wasn't easy for him to be accepted here.
Little Gary naturally understood what Grace meant. He remained silent as he sized Lowell up.
"It's okay," Grace comforted him. "Go and play with Little Gary and the others. They are reasonable people."