The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 53

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As Wendy was about to speak, Bernard regained his composure and shouted, "How dare you!"

In the next moment, Bernard suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood and collapsed into Vincent's arms.

Wendy was so frightened that she burst into tears and hurried outside.

Even Xena's expression changed. Bernard's loyalty was more intense than she had anticipated, to the point of spitting blood over this matter. "Joe," she whispered.

Jordan nodded in acknowledgment and rushed over to check Bernard's pulse. His assistance helped calm Vincent and Wendy down a bit.

"It's nothing serious. It's just a case of stress. A few days of rest will do him good, but during this time, make sure he doesn't face any more pressure."

Given the sudden events, if Xena continued to press on the issue, she would no longer deserve the title of goddess of war.

She left with Jordan.

"Grandpa! I'm so sorry!" Wendy cried like a child.

to be defeated. But it wasn't her intention to anger Bernard

refrained from

unaware. If he finds out, you'll be the sinner of the entire Kinsley family. Even I, your father, won't forgive you," Vincent murmured. After all the effort to bring Bernard

on my own again. I promise." Wendy

residence, Felix looked at the little one sleeping on the bed, a faint smile

should I wake

Felix stopped him.

this greatly, as his son, Zane Murphy, could only fall asleep after 9:00 pm and would wake up promptly at 1:00 am. Those few hours

a

checked Zane's pulse and shook his

body is fine except for

stunned. This was just the same conclusion

have a vague guess already. We'll see when he wakes up,"

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didn't ease Gilbert's

but when Zane woke up, he made such strange sounds. The closer you get, the more you feel anxious and weak, and you can hardly stand, let alone check his pulse or treat

it. I'll cure