My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calcraft)

Chapter 2179

"Since that's the case, let me show you my strength!" Benedict shouted, beginning his ascent up the mountain with his bare hands.

Step by step, he made his way toward the summit.

As expected, the mountain was incredibly high, and it was nearly impossible for an average person to sustain the climb for even half an hour.

Predictably, Benedict fell repeatedly, only to rise and start again each time.

"It's not over yet!" he yelled, even as his energy drained away.

Despite his exhaustion, he refused to give up. Gradually, the mountain did not seem as insurmountable. He kept pushing forward, his hands and feet now completely raw and bleeding. Still, he did not stop. He gritted his teeth and continued to climb.

Unfortunately, he fell again.

Previously, he had managed to use his true energy as a cushion, avoiding severe injuries. This time was different. Having reached a higher point, his strength and energy were utterly depleted, leaving him unable to protect himself with true energy.

This fall ultimately broke his leg.

different. Benedict experienced excruciating pain, and thoughts of giving up

"Just go back the way you came.

again tremblingly. "I can do it!"

barely made it halfway

It's enough. No

up," Benedict muttered, barely conscious as he rose once

base, the inner voice still urging him to quit. His resolve wavered,

of the rock, memories flooded back. He recalled asking his father once Dad, is what you're doing now truly what

could not remember his father's response, just that his father was still young

and no one noticed little Benedict. Just then,

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