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

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

Kendrick paused

said, “You flatter me, sir. I’m

“Modesty doesn’t suit

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

his voice tinged with melancholy, “Rumors were swirling about Kendrick’s

continued, “It looks like our family

to the medically untrained eye it was clear his

family was a leading

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

his eyes drifting over the

jacket, talking to

camel coat, unbuttoned to reveal slender legs, and a khaki flat

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her face was concealed, her aura was undeniable, making

crowd, exclaimed in surprise. “Isn’t

and began to walk

“Anthea?”