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.

no choice but to answer, "My family lives in Silverbrook Village, located in

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

nodded. "Yes, a

"A country boy, huh?

only date someone from Khoitwood. No one from outside Khoitwood, especially not

sympathetically at Matthew and sighed, then

Matthew and whispered, "Don't be

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

Rachel insisted, Matthew

courtyard, Martin whirled around, shouting, "Who said you could come

stood frozen, struggling to contain his anger. He had been tolerant, but being denied entry was the last straw.

sneered. "You think someone like you can just walk

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