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.

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

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

him. She then continued, “Carl, don’t stress

then realized that his abnormal behavior had worried his mother. He paused for a moment and continued smilingly, “Mom, don’t worry, I’m not stressed out!”

wine and asked, “Have you decided which university

University,” Carlisle

drink. Even Hilda’s mouth twitched

knew Carlisle’s grades well. With a little more effort this month, he should be able to

would get into Riverland University was

Carlisle might

the table and said, “That’s right! Where there is a will, there is a way! I believe

silence. With the SATS looming, she couldn’t bear

returned to his room to study. He focused on Math and Language, the subjects

he heard Hilda knocking on his door to remind him it was time to sleep. “Carl, it’s time

bed now!”

as the once–complicated subjects now seemed less daunting. He suddenly felt

s in

washing up, he climbed into bed to sleep. He looked at the old, peeling ceiling, feeling

a dream.

next morning, Hilda got up early to prepare breakfast, while Carlisle went for his morning run. Regular morning runs could improve physical fitness, boost immunity, and improve his mental state.

of illness. So, he was determined to have a strong body in

bathroom. He yawned while asking, “Is

our son up

answered, “He’s up earlier than

was suddenly wide awake. He was surprised. “A morning run? Is this

chill run down her spine. She asked, “Gordon, do you think something happened to our

too out of character! It’s like he

As soon

he walked to the

laughed awkwardly and continued, “Nothing! You

the question further. After cooling himself down, he finished breakfast and freshened up to get

first traffic light intersection since he usually met Sean

I thought I was seeing things! Pigs must be flying. You’re here earlier than me?” Sean was surprised.

it

for Carlisle. Today, it

heavy dark circles under Sean’s eyes and asked, “Did you stay up all