Back to the Past: Breaking the Love Spell

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.

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

spent all their fortune

their hopes were in vain, as the perpetrators were never caught.

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

you should move and let Christine sit here.”

that his expression was tense. She assumed he didn’t want to move, so she turned back to Wanda and said, “Let’s go over there and

Christine nodded gently.

said, “It’s alright. You can sit

you.” Christine smiled as her cheeks

at Christine

some things in life would probably change. But there were still many things

to

that tragedy

a deep breath and decided that he would save

meaning behind his new chance

listening to Wanda’s patient explanation, Christine finally understood the problem. “Thank you,

worries. You can come to me if you ever need help with

Tears began to flood her eyes as she became

family background and her meek personality, she rarely had the opportunity to interact with her classmates. And only

for the past

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never thought

in his arms as he returned to his seat.

“Yes?”

at Carlisle shyly. “Carlisle, thanks

to have your

explained her chemistry question to her. She was overjoyed as

in the school’s dorms?” Carlisle

lived quite a distance away from school. Thus, she had to take a taxi to school for their SAT.

could have avoided the upcoming tragedy if she

my grandma is paralyzed after suffering from a stroke. I need

grandma when you’re in school?” Wanda asked with a frown.

care for my grandma when I’m at school. However, I’m

who can care for my grandma at night!”

rang. School was over for the day.

and cook for my grandmother now,” Christine said as she left in a

wonder Christine is so frugal. She doesn’t even use public

played with the pen in his hands

needed her care. So, she couldn’t

to stay in the dorms of an established

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

another Coke!” Carlisle said with a

hands.

you’re not a fan

giving it

the same

same? Alright, that’s enough. Let’s get

his beg around his shoulders and slipped a

glasses

parked at the entrance

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

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