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.

and remarked, “Take your time to finish. After all, no

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

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

mother. He paused for a moment and continued smilingly, “Mom, don’t worry,

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

University,” Carlisle replied.

on his drink. Even Hilda’s mouth twitched

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

get into Riverland University was beyond belief.

worried that Carlisle might

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

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

He focused on Math and Language, the

to remind

bed now!”

He had a faint smile as the once–complicated subjects now seemed less

s in

sleep. He looked at the old, peeling ceiling, feeling like he was

a dream.

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

previous life, he died of illness. So, he was determined to have a

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

our son up

“He’s up earlier than me,

He was surprised. “A morning

run down her spine. She asked, “Gordon, do you think something

studying hard and getting up early to ruit was too out of character! It’s like he had become a different

‘Is he in love?” As soon

Carlisle asked as he walked to the

Hilda laughed awkwardly

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

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

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

it

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

eyes and asked, “Did you stay up all