From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 184

Kendrick waved a dismissive hand, “I know my own body.” His illness was terminal, beyond the reach of any cure, and he had long since abandoned any hope.

Corrin sighed. “Won’t you even give it a try?”

Kendrick’s condition was peculiar, when it flared up, the pain was excruciating. Such torment could break even the strongest youth before long.

“No need,” Kendrick chuckled, “I’ve lived a full life, and death is natural for all of us.”

Though he said this, who doesn’t cling to life? Especially since he only had one last important wish unfulfilled.

The air hung heavy with sighs of disappointment.

Soon enough, the plane touched down at Capital Airport.

Corrin helped Kendrick off the plane.

“Mr. Wright.” A deep male voice called from behind.

Kendrick looked back and saw a man in his thirties, his features sharp and his presence commanding, despite his youth. Could this be the fifth child of the Christensen family

once, the young man’s exceptional reputation made him stand out in Capital City; no one of the younger generation could match

paused and

on his fingers as he said, “You flatter me, sir. I’m just Sherman

a hint of admiration, “Modesty doesn’t suit you. You’ve earned the title, Mr. Christensen.”

made a name for himself at a young age, and now, the Christensen family’s influence cast a long

tinged with melancholy, “Rumors were swirling about Kendrick’s grave illness, but I never thought they were true until now.”

continued, “It looks like our family is headed for a

was dire; even to the medically untrained eye it was

a leading

a legend in his own time, now faced the twilight of his life. And many were eagerly

eyes drifting over the crowd to two

jacket, talking to

reveal slender legs, and a khaki flat cap that cast a shadow over her

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was concealed, her aura was undeniable, making her the inadvertent

in surprise. “Isn’t thatAnthea? Sherman,

nodded slightly and began to walk over.

“Anthea?”