Hearing Terrence Lentz's response, the tone on the other end of the phone relaxed slightly.
A moment later, Harlan Lentz continued, "Also, when you're with Viola, you cannot bully her."
"Uh-huh."
"You can't spend Viola's money."
"Uh-huh."
"You can't..." Harlan Lentz hadn't finished his sentence when he changed his tone seriously and said, "Can you be serious for a moment? What does this 'uh-huh' attitude mean? I'm telling you, I am not joking with you!"
"Okay, Dad, I understand," Terrence Lentz continued, "I'll take everything you said to heart."
Harlan Lentz then said, "Repeat what I just said."
Terrence Lentz had no choice but to repeat Harlan Lentz's words.
Only then did Terrence feel relieved.
"Let's leave it at that, I'm hanging up."
"Okay," Terrence Lentz spoke slowly, "I wish you and mom a pleasant tri..."
He hadn't finished his sentence when Harlan Lentz on the other end hung up the phone.
