A Life Beyond Limits novel Chapter 3

Inside a printing shop, Jack spotted two familiar figures waving at him. It was his childhood friends, Wesley Landry and Eddie Parker.

Seeing his buddies brought a long-lost smile to Jack's face.

Eddie walked up to Jack and playfully punched him in the chest. He said with concern, "I heard you got expelled by that bald jerk. What a scumbag!"

Wesley was also visibly upset. "What are you going to do about the college entrance exams? You can't just skip it."

Jack beamed with optimism. "There's no need to worry. I'm already attending Seaton High School."

Both his friends let out a sigh of relief.

Wesley clapped Jack on the shoulder. "That's great! You've got to work hard and show that bald jerk what you're capable of at Seaton High School."

No matter what Jack's past grades were, at this moment, all they could offer was encouragement to help Jack step out of the shadows.

Just then, a light set of footsteps approached, accompanied by a sweet floral scent. A beautiful girl walked in, her long hair flowing and her smile radiant. It was Phoebe.

She spotted Jack, and her eyes widened in surprise before quickly brightening with a warm smile. "Jack! It's great to see you!"

Her voice was like a gentle breeze, bringing warmth to those who heard it.

Jack felt a flutter in his heart as he smiled back. "You too."

Jack's gaze fell on the stack of test papers in Phoebe's hands. "Could I get a copy of those?" he asked.

Phoebe looked slightly surprised, unsure of why Jack wanted the test papers. Had he realized that he needed to study harder?

She quickly handed the papers over and sighed inwardly. A month was too short, and she could only hope that Jack could create a miracle.

After bidding farewell to Phoebe, Jack headed home with Eddie and Wesley. With only a month left until the crucial college entrance exams, Jack didn't feel rushed or panicked despite the ticking clock.

The first thing he did upon returning home was dive into his studies. Jack was like a sponge, soaking up knowledge from the high school syllabus and even college-level materials.

Jeffrey and Helena felt a wave of relief when they saw Jack diligently studying in his room.

Jeffrey took a slow drag from his cigarette and said, "As long as Jack is willing to put in the effort, I can accept any outcome. Even if he only gets into a third-tier college, it would still be an honor for our family. If it doesn't work out this year, he can always try again next year."

The morning sunlight streamed across the campus paths as Eddie and Wesley knocked on Jack's door, ready to head to school together.

The three had grown up together, and they wouldn't hold Jack's past setbacks against him. They had always stood by him during tough times and faced challenges as a team.

When Jack arrived in class, the morning session was lackluster. Many students were eating breakfast, reading novels, or dozing off, while the teacher was absent.

In contrast, Jack immersed himself in his books, feeling like an outsider in the chaotic environment.

After the morning's study period ended, their homeroom teacher, Marcus, walked into the classroom carrying a stack of test papers and announced that they would have a diagnostic exam that day.

As the college entrance exams approached, mock exams had become a regular occurrence.