Chapter 20

Matthew frowned. Martin seemed to have bought into Brandon's words, which could complicate things.

"Mr. Carter, please let me explain. He attacked me first. I had to defend myself," Matthew explained.

Martin's expression remained stern. "Why would he attack first? Clearly, he saw something suspicious in you. Now, tell me, where is your family from?"

Rachel tried to intervene. "Dad, I've already told you about Matthew. Why are you asking again?"

Martin shot her a glare. "Be quiet!"

"Okay..." Rachel then fell silent, frowning. Her eyes were filled with concern.

answer, "My family lives in Silverbrook Village, located in the Brackenridge district of

raised an eyebrow with a hint of

nodded. "Yes, a rural

country boy, huh?

turned abruptly to Rachel. "I've told you before, Rachel! You should only date someone from Khoitwood. No one from outside Khoitwood, especially not some country bumpkin!" Ignoring Matthew,

sympathetically at Matthew

to Matthew and whispered, "Don't be upset. Let's

felt ashamed of his roots, but Martin's disapproving words had hit

insisted,

whirled around, shouting, "Who

but being denied

sneered. "You think someone like you can just walk into

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