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

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

paused and

a silver cross on his fingers as he said, “You flatter me, sir.

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

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

Daniel approached Sherman, his voice tinged with melancholy,

family is headed for a change!”

condition was dire; even to the medically untrained

family was a leading name among Capital City’s

twilight

over the crowd to

beige puffer jacket,

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

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

crowd, exclaimed in surprise. “Isn’t thatAnthea? Sherman,

and began to walk

“Anthea?”