Chapter 52: Standing Up for Him

Eliana's blood boiled the moment she heard the jab. Seriously, who does she think she is, talking about my man like that? With a smile on her face but eyes sharp as daggers, she fired back, "I don't have a clan of bloodsuckers to feed, so yeah, my husband can support me." The vibe at the table instantly went icy as the Bennett family's faces turned stormy. Colin tried to smooth things over awkwardly, "Oh, Lena here? She's been debating since diapers and loves to crack jokes." Pulling Eliana aside, Colin whispered, "Come on, cut them some slack, okay? We barely see them anyway. Let's just grin and bear it?" Despite the fire in her belly, Eliana couldn't bear to cause trouble for her uncle. "Fine, for you." Seeing Eliana fiercely defending him, Chase couldn't help but smirk. It was proof that he held a special place in her heart; otherwise, why else would she jump to his defense like that? As they all settled back into their seats, the restaurant manager strolled over to take their