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.

together. It was warm and fulfilling.

Carlisle had spent three days revising. But during the last two days, Sean had dragged him

and Gordon

Carlisle had been studying diligently for the past few days. His SAT exams were in

to relax before

when Carlisle woke up at

some sounds coming from the living room and

“Gordon…”

“What is it?”

Carl up

exams are today. He probably woke

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

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

Hilda changed quickly and went to the

did I wake you two up?” Carlisle

you maintain your energy if you don’t rest properly?” Hilda

go to the exam hall with one of my friends!”

you had to wake up so early,” Hilda

It’ll take me

your bike there? You can call a cab there.

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

is so much money

around 800

to ensure they’d have enough money to eat. But she only earned around 300 dollars a month.

low,

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