From Scorn to Throne: William Anderson's Journey

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That morning, William woke up in his dorm room with heavy eyes and a heart that was not fully awake. However, a message on his cell phone ruined everything. Vera's father had passed away. He had collapsed suddenly and when he was taken to the hospital, his life was already in danger.

William's heartbeat raced, his thoughts drifting to Vera. How was she now? What could he do to help? He quickly grabbed his jacket and ran to the funeral home.

Vera's family funeral home was silent and somber. Sad faces and teary eyes filled every corner of the room. The sound of sobs could be heard faintly from a distance, combined with the smell of mourning flowers that pierced the nose. In the center of the room, the coffin opens, revealing the figure of Vera's father who is now calm in his final sleep.

In front of the coffin, Vera stands. Her normally cheerful and energetic figure now looked weak and fragile. Her hair, which was usually flowing beautifully, now looked disheveled, as if reflecting the