Chapter 8

"Alas, it was partly my fault. He simply looked too young. Before treating Mr. Kinsley Senior, we had a bit of a disagreement, so I didn't manage to get his contact." Xena understood where Xander was coming from and couldn't blame him.

No one would believe it when a young man claimed his medical skills were superior to Xander's, one of the top ten healers in the country.

"Thank you, Dr. Fielding. I'll follow up with the Kinsley family."

Some hope was better than none. Compared to the elusive miracle doctor, Xena thought that the mysterious young man was undoubtedly worth pursuing. Felix felt thoroughly satisfied as he left Luxe Dining. The food was delicious, justifying its high price. Just th

Warren called. Before leaving the Quinston villa, Felix had reluctantly given him his new contact

information.

"Uncle Warren, what's up?"

"Felix, come stay at my place tonight."

Felix tried to decline. "No, I-"

"Don't even try to fool me. I've known you since you were a kid. I can read you like a book. So, tell me where you're staying, and I'll come over for a visit."

Felix smiled wryly. He knew he couldn't deceive Warren. However, he really didn't want to face Nattie and Sasha again.

"Okay. I'll come to your place right now."

"That's more like it! Hurry up. You left too soon. This time, we can have a proper drink together."

When he arrived, Nattie and Sasha were both present. Out of respect for Warren, they didn't show any hostility, but they weren't exactly welcoming either. "Sasha, didn't y

t you mention you're going somewhere with your friends tomorrow afternoon?"

Sasha replied, "Yeah. We're going for outdoor barbecues. Why, Dad?"

she sensed something was

will get married eventually, and he should get to know your friends. It's better for him to

should bring Felix along. But remember. Some of your friends can be quite snobbish. You

Felix to see the reality of things. "Actually, I

like it! Felix, you see that? Your

had no choice but to smile along. Warren was practically his

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the question to refuse

be counting on

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when Warren asked, "Felix, where are you off to

to get the rare herbs needed for Curtis' treatment. So, he had to use the card Leslie had

more he tried to avoid her, the more they

was clearly not thrilled, either, but she couldn't

away, Sasha looked at

know

Cayenne," Felix replied absentmindedly, staring out

three years since he last returned to Avesburgh, and the changes along the way were strikingly huge

used to do pretty well in business. Of course you'd recognize

us. You don't

when compared to any of his fellow apprentices or Xena. Even Wendy was leagues ahead of

wanted to make

moment later, the car abruptly stopped at a

"Get out."

frowned. "What do

at least a million dollars in their accounts. "You can't even get through the door. You can pretend all you want in front

Felix

she really think he wanted

the bank now, and walking would give him

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