Sophia stood in front of William. She hadn’t seen exactly where Matthew’s punch had landed, but she clearly heard William’s muffled grunt of pain.

"Ms. Miller, he hit Mr. Brown’s left arm!" Blake said urgently.

Sophia’s face went pale. She immediately looked up at William. His face had gone just as white.

Matthew was being dragged away, still cursing like a lunatic, as if someone had kicked his brain loose.

Sophia glanced back at ...