Bold And Responsible

"Grandpa, you like him? Are you sure you don't want to beat him up?" No way, Adrienne thought. From what she knew, Hodge couldn't wait to chase Jefferson away with a stick every time he saw Jefferson. Why had he suddenly taken a liking to him? "Don't you believe me? Honestly, it was hard for me to believe it too, but that rascal really has a way to make a person love and hate him." Seeing Adrienne's expression lighten up, Hodge deliberately dragged his words. "More importantly..." Hodge purposely kept her guessing, which aroused her interest. She hurriedly asked, "What is it?" Hodge chuckled and said, "The important thing is he likes you. As long as he likes you and treats you well, I'll remember it in my heart. There won't be any mistake." Adrienne was stunned and stammered, "He... likes me? Did... he tell you that?" "There was no need for him to tell me." Hodge pointed at his own eyes. "I've seen the world and I noticed it with my own eyes. He can't hide anything from me." "You saw i