Chapter 16

Carlisle’s voice was soft and gentle.

It was as if he suddenly realized that his parents were probably more stress an him.

They had to withstand endless mockery from Gerard and his family. They also had to withstand the neighbors‘ judgemental gaze toward them.

All of this was because of his bad grades.

Furthering one’s education was a big thing in his generation. Most people would look down upon a family if their child failed to get into a university.

In the eyes of most people, only people who manage to get into university will be able to have a bright future.

And that was indeed the case in reality.

Only a great opportunity or knowledge could change one’s future.

Carlisle had been a salesman in his past life. He had a boss who only finished elementary school. But he

had also met a Master’s student who became a regular employee in the firm.

“I believe in you,” Hilda said through teary eyes as she smiled at Carlisle. Then, they brought the goods.

back home.

Gordon only returned home at around 9:00pm. He looked exhausted. There was also a twinge of sadness

in his eyes.

three of them had dinner together. It was warm

Carlisle had spent three days revising. But during the last two days, Sean had dragged him to an internet café for two

Hilda and Gordon did not

studying diligently for the past few days.

him to relax before the exams.

drizzling when Carlisle woke up at six

from the living

“Gordon…”

“What is it?”

Carl up so

exams are today. He probably woke up

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and prepare some food for him,” Hilda sald as she turned on the light and changed out of her

hundred dollar bill from under his pillow and said, “Why don’t you give him this hundred dollar

Hilda changed quickly and went

you two up?” Carlisle

wake up so early? How will you maintain your energy if you

go to the exam

explain why you had to wake up so early,” Hilda said inquisitively.

located at the Beta Complex. It’ll take me around an hour to ride my bike there.”

ride your bike there? You can call a cab there. Come home if you

find a hostel nearby if you can’t. Remember to eat well for the next two days,” Hilda said as she

is so

around 800

have enough money to eat. But she only

the pay was low, the price of

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