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,

with a hint

nodded. "Yes, a

"A country boy, huh? No wonder

told you before, Rachel! You should only date someone from Khoitwood. No one from outside Khoitwood, especially not some country bumpkin!" Ignoring

She glanced sympathetically at Matthew

whispered, "Don't

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

Rachel insisted, Matthew

into the courtyard, Martin whirled around, shouting, "Who said you

frozen, struggling to contain his anger. He had been tolerant, but being

sneered. "You think someone like you can just walk

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