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.

the time the cops had found her. Besides, the cops also found the DNAs of around seven to eight

spent all their fortune to find justice for

as the perpetrators were never caught.

labored as he tightened his grip around his pen. His grip was so tight

move and let Christine sit

look at Carlisle and noticed 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 sit by

Christine nodded gently.

got up and said, “It’s alright.

smiled as her cheeks

and glanced at Christine before

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

bound to happen.

likely that tragedy

breath and decided that

true meaning behind

explanation, Christine finally understood the

You can come to me if you ever need help

nodded. Tears began to flood her eyes

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

the past two days. So, she

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ask Wanda for help. She never thought Wanda would

Carlisle held his books in his arms as he returned to his

“Yes?”

at Carlisle shyly. “Carlisle,

to have your sa

and Wanda had explained her chemistry question to her. She was overjoyed as it was her first

the school’s

had to take a taxi

if she

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

of your grandma when you’re in school?”

care for my grandma when I’m at

can care for my grandma at night!”

bell rang. School was

and cook for my grandmother

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

the pen in his hands as he

needed her care. So, she

stay in

send me home?” Wanda asked suddenly after collecting her

have to buy me another Coke!” Carlisle said with

hands.

you’re not a fan of drinking Coke?”

depends on who’s giving it to

the same

be the same? Alright, that’s enough. Let’s get going.”

shoulders and slipped a hand

pushed her glasses up and smiled.

Santana was parked at the

with its hem tucked into the waist. He matched his

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