How Much?

Brooke blinked twice, stunned at how this stranger was defending her in the presence of her in-laws. Even when her uncle was right there, he said nothing to help her, she doubted even her own mother would lift a finger to come to her aid.

Julian walked over to where Zachiel sat, ignoring the glares pointed sharply at him.

Zachiel in turn was appalled at the simply dressed man, approaching him, a part of him wondering if he was a driver that got into the main house on accident.

"You're the eldest in this room. I would expect you to be the most rational. Your daughter-in-law just got back from the hospital-"

Sophia cut him off, "She was meant to be at home, she acted out on her own."