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.

to finish. After all, no

to finish eating quickly so I can study.

felt sorry for him. She then continued, “Carl, don’t

behavior had worried his mother. He paused for a moment and continued smilingly,

sipped his white wine and asked, “Have you decided which university

University,” Carlisle replied.

coughed and choked on his drink. Even

well. With a little more effort this month, he should be able to get

get into Riverland University was beyond belief.

that Carlisle might be

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

SATS looming, she couldn’t bear

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

his door to remind him it

bed now!”

had a faint smile as the once–complicated subjects now seemed less daunting. He suddenly felt the joy of learning.

s in

looked at the

a dream.

for his morning run. Regular morning runs could improve physical fitness, boost

of illness. So, he was determined to have

bathroom. He yawned while asking, “Is breakfast

son up for breakfast!”

eyes and answered, “He’s up earlier than me, already out for a run! Are

was suddenly wide awake. He was surprised. “A morning

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

was too out of character!

a frown and continued, ‘Is he in love?” As soon as his words were out, Hilda thought of

as he walked to the door, sweating profusely.

to turn on the fan. Hilda laughed

and freshened up to get ready. He then put on his schoolwear and rode his bike to

approached the school gate, Carlisle stopped at the first traffic light intersection since he usually met Sean there. About five minutes later, Sean rushed over with his mountain bike.

be flying. You’re here earlier than me?” Sean was surprised.

it

the one waiting for Carlisle.

under Sean’s eyes and asked, “Did