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.

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

an eyebrow with a hint

"Yes, a

face. "A country boy, huh?

and 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, Martin strode off

She glanced sympathetically at Matthew

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

expression darkened. He had never felt ashamed of his roots, but Martin's

since Rachel insisted, Matthew

he stepped into the courtyard, Martin whirled around, shouting, "Who

but

someone like you can just walk

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