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

Gordon

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

to relax before

7th of June, it was drizzling when Carlisle woke up at six in the morning.

hear some sounds coming from the living room

“Gordon…”

“What is it?”

up so

He probably woke up to

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go and prepare some food for him,” Hilda sald as she

said, “Why don’t you give him this hundred dollar

went to

I wake you two up?” Carlisle smiled

so early? How will you maintain your energy if

to go to the exam hall with one

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

Complex. It’ll take me around

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

a hostel nearby if you can’t. Remember to eat well for the next two days,” Hilda said as she stuffed the 100–dollar bill in Carlisle’s hands.

so

earned around 800

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

low, the price of

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