The Bet
"I have forgiven them a long time ago. My grandparents spoiled me. I had a really great childhood. I wouldn't trade it for anything."
When Matthew was born, his mother and father were only 17 years old. They were both in high school. It was a shock to the entire conservative community in which they lived. Matthew was so lucky he didn't end up in an orphanage.
His father's parents were diplomats and were traveling a lot. When they found out they would become grandparents, they almost lynched their son.
On the other hand, his mother's parents were respected lawyers. His mother was their youngest, of their three children and perhaps the most spoiled and ravaged because of it.