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.

dinner together.

the last two days, Sean

and Gordon did

had been studying diligently for the past few

for him to relax

the 7th of June, it was drizzling when Carlisle woke up at

from the living

“Gordon…”

“What is it?”

up so

are today. He probably woke up to prepare for them!”

Chapter 16.

20

as

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

and went

wake you two up?” Carlisle smiled awkwardly.

you wake up so early? How will you maintain your energy if you don’t rest properly?” Hilda reprimanded.

the exam hall with one of my friends!”

doesn’t explain why you had to wake up so early,” Hilda said

Beta Complex. It’ll take me around an hour to ride my bike

cab there. Come home if you can

well for the next two days,” Hilda said

so much

around 800 dollars per

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

years, although the pay was low, the

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255