Chapter 10

“Sarah, did you hear that? Did Carlisle really just call her that? Sienna asked with wide eyes. Wasn’t such a term overly intimate?

The current generation of high school kids tended to be on the conservative side. Any sudden terms of endearment would cause people to overthink.

Hence, Carlisle’s words had shocked Wanda and Sienna

“So what? He called me that before!” Sarah said as she pretended hard to be nonchalant. There was still hint of anxiousness in her gaze.

Not only did Carlisle refuse the Coke she had bought for him, but he also rejected her invitation to play badminton together.

Sarah was worried that Carlisle would give up pursuing her as she would be humiliated if that happened. Meanwhile, Wanda moved to sit under the shade as she watched Carlisle play basketball. There was a conflicted expression on her flushed face.

Carlisle was skilled, so his opponent had no chance to score.

Wanda watched him happily.

After some time, Carlisle walked toward her. He sounded slightly breathless as he asked, “What do you think? Did I dazzle you?”

“What?”

Wanda blushed as she looked up at Carlisle and quickly looked back down after meeting his gaze. Her voice was soft as she said, “You were stunning.”

Carlisle was around five feet eight. His short hair and distinct facial features paired well with the sharp look in his eyes. However, the mature look in his eyes did not match his age.

“I think so too!” Carlisle laughed cheekily as he complimented himself.

“You’re such a narcissist!” Wanda said as she turned to head back to the school building.

“Hey, Wanda, do you want to play a game of badminton? Carlisle shouted behind her.

Why did his tone sound so endearing?

Wanda’s face flushed red as she quickened her steps.

Later, Carlisle went to the lockers to change into some clean clothes before returning to their classroom.

He wanted to revise for his SATS with Wanda.

Just as the two of them were focused on their revision, a girl in a ponytail came over and stood before

Wanda’s desk.

“Wanda, could you explain one of the questions in our chemistry homework? The girl’s voice was soft as she looked at Wanda nervously

“Of course,” Wanda said as she looked up and smiled.

Carlisle also looked up.

Immediately, his eyes widened in shock

The girl before him was Christine Goodman. She was one of the students in their class whose families

were financially challenged.

their SAT exams, a taxi driver assaulted her. She was disfigured by the time the cops had found her. Besides, the cops also found the DNAs of

their fortune to find

as the perpetrators were

around his pen. His grip was so tight that even his fingers had

and let Christine sit here.”

want to move, so she turned back to Wanda and said, “Let’s

Christine nodded gently.

and said, “It’s

Christine smiled as her cheeks

breath and glanced at Christine before finding an empty seat by the

some things in life would probably change.

to

likely that tragedy would befall

took a deep breath and decided that

that was the true meaning behind his new chance at life.

patient explanation, Christine finally understood the problem. “Thank you,

me if you ever need help with

flood her eyes as she became emotional.

and her meek personality, she rarely had the opportunity to interact with her classmates. And only a few of

had been patiently tutoring Carlisle for the past two days. So, she gathered

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never thought Wanda would agree to her request.

his books in his arms as he returned to his seat.

“Yes?”

looked at Carlisle shyly.

have your

explained her chemistry question to her. She was overjoyed as it

in the

distance away from school. Thus, she had

the upcoming tragedy if she had moved into

are working in another city, and my grandma is paralyzed after suffering from a stroke.

who takes care of your grandma when you’re in school?” Wanda asked with a

enough to help care for my grandma

can care for my

the bell rang. School was over for the day.

for my grandmother now,” Christine

so frugal. She doesn’t even use public transport on most days!”

with the pen in his hands as he began to think.

grandmother who needed her care. So, she couldn’t stay in the

would also be expensive for her to stay

me home?” Wanda asked suddenly after collecting her things.

said with a smile as he twirled

hands.

thought you’re not a fan of drinking

depends on who’s giving it to

the

can it be the same? Alright, that’s

shoulders and

pushed her glasses

1996 Santana was parked at the entrance of

straight in his white collared shirt with its hem tucked into the waist. He matched his outfit with

from the market with a basket full of goods. She paused in her tracks after

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