Katie was rather startled. She nodded and said, "I will remember. I won't allow anyone to treat me unfairly again."
"Except me," Nate added. "I can treat you whatever way I want."
Katie rolled her eyes and said, "For sure. You own me after all."
"Right. Don't let anyone bully you again. I don't like it." Nate said sternly.
"But what if trouble comes to me?" Katie asked.
"Trouble? Do you think there's any trouble that the Andersons can't handle?" Nate looked at her with a sneer.
"No, of course not." Katie answered quickly, "So if anyone treats me unfairly, I will stand for myself and if I can't handle it, I will ask you for help. Right?"
"Luckily, you aren't too stupid."
"Oh, by the way, what's the plan for dinner tonight?" Katie asked, thinking perhaps s
