Back to the Past: Breaking the Love Spell

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.

of them had dinner together. It

days revising. But during the last two days, Sean had dragged him to an internet

and Gordon did not mind.

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

him to

of June, it was drizzling when Carlisle woke

hear some sounds coming from

“Gordon…”

“What is it?”

is Carl up so

today. He probably woke up

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

hundred dollar bill from under his pillow and said, “Why don’t you give him this hundred dollar bill and let him go out to have some good

Hilda changed quickly and went to the living room.

two up?” Carlisle

you maintain your energy if you

to the exam hall with one

to wake up so early,” Hilda said

at the Beta Complex. It’ll take me around

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

for the next two days,” Hilda said as she stuffed the

so much

earned around 800

job to ensure they’d have enough money to eat. But

although the pay was low, the price of goods was also