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

raised an eyebrow with a hint of

nodded. "Yes, a

face. "A country boy, huh? No

before, Rachel! You should only date someone from Khoitwood. No one from outside Khoitwood, especially not some country bumpkin!" Ignoring Matthew, Martin strode off into

hesitated before speaking. She glanced sympathetically at Matthew and sighed, then followed

whispered, "Don't

felt ashamed of his

since Rachel insisted, Matthew followed her

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

anger. He had been tolerant, but being denied entry was

you can just walk into the Carter residence?

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