Joseph Lancaster had just put down his wine glass when Michael Lancaster stood up.
"Sister-in-law, the blessings were already given by our big brother. Now that the Lancaster Family has a new addition, your brother-in-law toasts to you too."
Without waiting for Violet Zimmerman to raise her glass, he tilted his head back and cheerfully downed his drink.
After sitting back down, he deliberately showed Violet Zimmerman his empty glass.
Violet Zimmerman cast a subtle glance in Joseph Lancaster's direction. It was clear to anyone watching that the two brothers seemed to want to get her drunk.
In past family gatherings, the uncles from each family branch would also toast to her, the matriarch, but it was merely a gesture. Not like Daemon Lancaster and his brothers, who downed their drinks in one go.
"Third brother, our sister-in-law is a woman and doesn't drink as much as we men do!" Gabriel Lancaster reminded in a disapproving tone.
