Chapter 16: How Could I Possibly Be His Girlfriend?
The one whose headscarf had been snatched away and who was being teased by the two boys was none other than Melissa, who had just sold her hair.
“Ha ha, egghead, and you even wrapped it in a flowery cloth!”
The tall boy holding the headscarf looked about the same age as Melissa.
He waved the scarf as he mocked her.
The other boy beside him looked two or three years younger; after running a few steps, he turned back toward Melissa, twisting his body and making an ugly face to provoke her.
The two looked alike—most likely brothers.
Leon did not immediately alert them.
Without making a sound, he slightly quickened his pace and continued walking straight toward the oncoming boys.
Melissa noticed Leon appearing from around the corner and froze on the spot.