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

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

and Gordon did

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

for him to relax

June, it was drizzling when Carlisle

some sounds coming from

“Gordon…”

“What is it?”

Carl up so early?”

probably woke

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as she turned on the light and

“Why don’t you give him this

and went to

you two

up so early? How will you maintain your energy if you don’t

to the exam hall with one of

to wake up so early,” Hilda said

hall is located at the Beta Complex. It’ll take me around

can call a cab there. Come home if you can after

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

so much money

around 800 dollars per month.

have enough money to eat. But she

was low, the price of goods was

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