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.

was displeased and remarked, “Take your time to finish. After

I

for him. She then continued, “Carl, don’t stress yourself too much! Your

worried his mother. He paused for

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

University,” Carlisle

on his drink. Even

more effort this

into Riverland University was

Hilda was worried that Carlisle might

on the table and said, “That’s right!

SATS looming, she couldn’t bear

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

remind him it was time to sleep. “Carl, it’s time for

bed now!”

Mom,” Carlisle answered while stretching lazily. He had a faint smile as the once–complicated subjects now seemed less daunting.

s in

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

a dream.

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

he was determined

He yawned while asking, “Is

our son up for

answered, “He’s up earlier than me,

surprised. “A morning

spine. She asked, “Gordon, do you think something happened to our

was studying hard and getting up early to ruit was too out of character! It’s

rubbed his stubble with a frown and continued, ‘Is he in love?” As soon as his words were out, Hilda thought of the girl from yesterday afternoon.

love?” Carlisle asked as he walked to the

the 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

the first traffic light intersection since he usually met

I was seeing things! Pigs must be flying.

it

was the one waiting for

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