Chapter 1435

After seeing some reaction, Matthew asked again, "Who is Kyler Palmer?" Then, a shaky figure stepped forward, immediately dropping to his knees in front of Matthew, pleading, "I've been working so hard… I haven't slacked off… Please don't hit me… Please, I beg you…" Matthew froze, unable to believe that the figure before him was Kyler. The boy's hair was a tangled mess, his face covered in dirt, and his features were hard to make out. He was hunched over, trembling, and begging non-stop. Matthew could not help but feel his throat tighten. He had no idea how much Kyler had been through, how many times he must have been beaten to make him this terrified. He bent down and helped Kyler up. "Don't be afraid. I'm here from back home. I came to find you." Kyler blinked, confused, then collapsed back down onto his knees, trembling in fear. "I won't run away. I promise I won't run. Please, stop testing me." Matthew's anger flared up, and a murderous rage swelled inside him. He wanted to k