In a split second, William skillfully dodged the punch, stepping back several paces.

Missing his first punch, Matthew immediately went for a second.

"Stop!" Sophia shouted.

Matthew froze mid-motion, turning back in disbelief. "You're defending him?"

Sophia rolled her eyes, figuring Matthew probably thought William had caused all this.

She pointed emphatically at her leg. "It's from the car crash!"

Matthew paused. ...