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

only met Sherman once, the young man’s exceptional reputation made him stand out in Capital City; no

Kendrick paused and looked

said, “You flatter me, sir. I’m just

admiration, “Modesty doesn’t suit

young age, and now, the Christensen family’s influence cast a long shadow over Luxphinia. His

and once Kendrick had moved on, Daniel approached Sherman, his voice tinged with melancholy, “Rumors were

family is headed for a

the medically untrained eye

Wright family was a leading name among Capital City’s

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

his eyes drifting over

puffer jacket,

a khaki flat cap that cast a shadow over her features, leaving only

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her aura was undeniable, making her the inadvertent centerpiece of the bustling crowd.

in surprise. “Isn’t

slightly and began

“Anthea?”