Jett Martin's kneeling had indeed startled the gathered youths.
"Uncle John Martin, please don't be upset!"
The youth who had just spoken immediately walked over, helping him up with flattery, "Today, we brothers will help you scrap this kid, to take revenge for Mr. Henry Green!"
"Yes! Uncle John Martin, rest assured! I, Sonny Ridge, will make sure he's dead!"
Taking this opportunity, the youths all wanted to show themselves off.
Slap!
The first thing Jett Martin did after standing up was to backhand slap that youth.
"Uncle, why did you..."
The youth, covering his face with his hand, looked at Jett Martin incredulously.
He hadn't said anything wrong, and the one who messed with Abigail Martin was right there-- why hit him?
"Say that again!"
Jett Martin pointed at the youth, asking with a fierce gaze.
This scene startled everyone present, only Ovidiu Cook and a few others understood what was going on.