Back to the Past: Breaking the Love Spell

Chapter 4

A barely 646 square feet rental place served as their family of three’s modest home.

The room was dimly lit, with worn–out furniture displaying severe signs of peeling paint. The cracked floors exuded dampness, while the air carried a musty scent.

“It’s so damp, so it’s probably going to rain again!” Hilda complained as she carried the groceries into the kitchen.

Meanwhile, Carlisle headed straight to his bedroom to start his revision. Before doing so, he took out a notepad and a pencil to write down two phrases: “Get into a university” and “Earn money“.

For an ordinary person, the goal of taking the college entrance exam was to secure a better future. Then he could get a good job and earn money.

But for Carlisle, it was to make up for regrets from his past life and to lift his parents‘ heads high in front of others.

As for making money, it wasn’t too difficult for a reincarnator like him. There are plenty of opportunities to earn money in the coming years.

After work, Gordon Zahn returned home with a bag of pastries. He was dressed in work clothes and had a slightly plump figure. He also had stubble on his cheek and messy hair.

He stood at the door to watch for a while before heading to the kitchen to help.

“You better get out of here. You’re too clumsy!” Hilda pushed Gordon out of the kitchen as she finished

speaking.

Gordon suddenly said, “Hilda, have you noticed how hardworking our son is?”

Hilda glared at Gordon with a displeased expression and asked, “Is something wrong with you? You have something to say when he’s not working hard. Now that he is hardworking, you still have something to

say?”

“What I mean is, our son is working so hard. He’s bound to get into a better university!”

“Of course, Carl has inherited his mother’s talent and intelligence. It’s hard for him not to excel!”

“Nonsense! He obviously takes after his smart father!”

“You’ve got to be kidding me!”

Hilda quickly prepared dinner, Carlisle was eager to finish his meal quickly so he could continue studying.

“Take your time to finish. After all, no one is

money. I need to finish eating quickly so I can study. I don’t have much time left!” Carlisle

“Carl, don’t stress yourself too much! Your

behavior had worried his mother. He paused for a moment and continued smilingly, “Mom, don’t worry, I’m not stressed

his white wine and asked, “Have you decided

Carlisle replied.

his drink. Even Hilda’s mouth twitched

more effort this month,

into Riverland University was beyond

was worried that Carlisle might be losing his

she could continue, Gordon interrupted her by pounding on the table and said, “That’s right! Where

her dinner in silence. With the SATS looming, she couldn’t bear to discourage

his meal, he returned to his room to study. He focused on

Hilda knocking on his door to remind him it

bed now!”

a faint smile as the once–complicated

s in

into bed to sleep. He looked at the old, peeling ceiling, feeling

a dream.

went for his morning run. Regular morning runs could improve physical fitness, boost immunity, and improve his mental

was determined to have a

half–asleep, came out of the bathroom. He yawned while

son up

answered, “He’s up earlier than me, already out for a run! Are pigs flying?”

suddenly wide awake. He was surprised. “A morning

spine. She asked, “Gordon, do you think something

to ruit was too out of character! It’s like he had

soon as his words were out, Hilda thought of the girl from yesterday afternoon.

asked as he walked to the door,

fan. Hilda laughed awkwardly and continued, “Nothing! You must have misheard

down, he finished breakfast and freshened up to get ready. He then put on his schoolwear and rode his bike to school.

first traffic light intersection since he

thought I was seeing things! Pigs must be flying. You’re here

it

one waiting for Carlisle. Today, it was the opposite.

under Sean’s eyes and asked, “Did you