Chapter 561, Gordon was shaving in front of the mirror. When he heard Carlisle's voice, he turned back and said,

"You're up! We're getting ready to go back to our old place and make some donations to the community hall. Do you want to go back with us?

", Hilda said,

"You didn't go back during the summer holidays. Now that you're back, let's go together. Your grandfather asks about you every time he calls.

", Carlisle looked awkward.

"I've got to fly to Yorksle tonight. If I return to Whitewood now and rush to Riverland Airport, I might not have enough time.

", Hilda was startled.

"Why are you going to Yorksle? Don't you have to go to class?

", Carlisle looked at Gordon in confusion.

"I took a leave of absence. Didn't Dad tell you?

", Hilda stared at Gordon and asked,

"How long is this leave of absence?

", Gordon rubbed his clean-shaven chin and said,

"About ten days?

", Hilda's eyes widened. She was about to speak when Carlisle said quickly,

"Mom, you don't have to worry about my studies. I've already finished studying everything I need to know for the first year.

",

"Do you think I'm easy to fool? Apart from the time you spent in military training, you've only been having classes officially for about a month, haven't you?

" Hilda clearly did not believe Carlisle., Gordon said in a measured tone,

"Our son is smart. Isn't it normal for him to learn at a fast pace? I'm sure you've heard of those geniuses who skip a year or two when they go to school., Hilda did feel that Gordon was right. Carlisle had managed to earn so much money in such a short amount of time. It proved he was a fast learner, so she asked,

"Are you going to Yorksle alone?

",

"My driver is coming too.

",

"You've got to stay safe, then.

" Hilda gave him a few more reminders before stealing several glances at him again., Carlisle wasn't just studying at university, which meant he might not even come home during winter break., The next time they meet would probably be during the New Year., Carlisle saw the longing in his mother's eyes, and it made him feel rather down. However, he forced himself to smile and said,

"Have you left me any food? I'm hungry.

",

"Of course! They're all your favorites.

" Hilda went to the kitchen at once to get food for Carlisle., She put the dishes on the table., She had just cooked them, and they hadn't been touched yet., Gordon stood in the doorway and urged her.

"Hurry! We won't be able to catch the bus if we're late.

", Carlisle said,

"You haven't eaten yet either, have you? Have lunch first, and I'll tell Francis to drive you there later.

", Hilda shook her head and said,

"Your grandfather's already started cooking. We're going to eat when we get there.

", She walked toward the door, carrying two boxes of the gifts that Sean had given them last night.,

"Carl, remember to lock the door when you leave!

" Gordon reminded him loudly when he reached the stairs.,

"Alright!

" Carlisle called back., Gordon and Hilda went downstairs., Hilda wiped away her tears and said in a choked voice,

"Our son is finally back home, but we didn't even get a chance to have a meal together.

", Gordon sighed.

"Well, transport just isn't convenient. If we don't make it for this one, the next one won't be until tonight. Besides, if we ate together, you wouldn't be able to let Carl go.

", Carlisle carried his plate to the window., He watched his parents walk to the gate, and there was a look of guilt in his eyes., If it had been his work, he would have gone with them even if he had to postpone it., However, this was about Wanda., He could not miss the opportunity., After he had finished eating, Carlisle went over to Heath's place., Heath had rented a place on the ground floor., There was even a garden outside, where red rhododendrons bloomed., There were about five burly men standing guard with their hands behind their backs., When they saw Carlisle coming over, the men all lowered their heads.

"Boss.

", Heath was sitting in his wheelchair and trimming the flowers. He looked very elegant.,

"Carl, you're here!

" Benjamin walked out of the house and greeted him, smiling., Carlisle nodded and smiled.

"Have you guys eaten?

",

"Yes, we have.

" Benjamin went to take the pruning shears from Heath.

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