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

made him stand out in Capital City; no one of

paused and looked

he said, “You flatter me, sir. I’m just Sherman to

admiration, “Modesty doesn’t suit you. You’ve earned the title, Mr.

now, the Christensen family’s influence cast a long shadow over

Daniel approached Sherman, his voice tinged with melancholy, “Rumors were swirling about Kendrick’s grave illness, but I never thought they

like our family is headed

was dire; even to the medically untrained eye it was clear his days were

was a leading name among Capital

time, now faced the twilight of his life. And many were eagerly awaiting his fall.

respond, his eyes drifting over the crowd to two young women.

beige puffer jacket, talking to a girl beside her.

and a khaki flat cap that cast

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making her the

in surprise. “Isn’t

nodded slightly and began

“Anthea?”