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.

family lives in Silverbrook Village, located in the Brackenridge district

Martin raised an eyebrow with a hint of disdain. "A

nodded. "Yes, a rural

flashed across Martin's face. "A country boy, huh? No

before, Rachel! You should only date someone from Khoitwood. No one from

speaking. She glanced sympathetically at Matthew

to Matthew and whispered, "Don't

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

Rachel insisted, Matthew

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

his anger. He had been tolerant, but being denied entry was the last straw. He turned

sneered. "You think someone like you can

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