He did not dare to speak too loudly or act out.

It was because standing next to Gale was Shawn, the most powerful man in town.

Matthew could not afford to offend him!

"Everything I say is the truth. You can't expect anyone not to talk about what you have done. You are not a qualified father and husband to Mary and me."

"You have been hiding Natalie's real identity from her. Until now, she doesn't know who her biological mother is."

Gale stood on the steps, looking down at Matthew from abov