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.

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

suddenly felt sorry for him. She then continued, “Carl, don’t stress yourself too much! Your health is more

paused for a moment and continued smilingly, “Mom, don’t

his white wine and asked, “Have you decided which university to apply to?”

University,” Carlisle

choked on his drink. Even

With a little more effort this month, he should be able to get into a Tier 3

would get into Riverland University

was worried that Carlisle might be losing

said, “That’s right! Where there is a will, there is a way! I

in silence. With the SATS looming, she

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

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

bed now!”

a faint smile as the once–complicated

s in

to sleep. He looked at the old, peeling

a dream.

morning, Hilda got up early to prepare breakfast, while Carlisle went for his morning run.

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

half–asleep, came out of the bathroom. He yawned while asking, “Is breakfast

up for

up earlier than me, already out for a run! Are

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

She asked, “Gordon, do you think

getting up early to ruit was too

in love?” As soon as his words were out, Hilda thought of the girl

he walked to the door,

turn on the fan. Hilda laughed awkwardly

didn’t pursue the question further. After cooling himself down, he finished breakfast and freshened up to get ready. He then put on his schoolwear

intersection since he usually met Sean

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

it

the one waiting for Carlisle. Today,

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