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.

the barrier felt different. Benedict experienced excruciating pain, and thoughts of giving up flooded his

voice whispered persistently, "Just go back the way you came. No one will blame you.

up again tremblingly. "I can do it!" he declared, limping his

predictable. He barely

You've tried so hard already. It's enough. No one expects you

muttered, barely conscious

staggered toward the mountain's base, the inner voice still urging him to quit. His resolve wavered, but his body

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

remember his father's response, just that his father was still

was busy, and no one noticed little Benedict. Just

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his life,

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admit it,

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