The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 279

Chapter 279

In the cemetery, Jaden and Xena walked toward a distant figure. An elderly man stood alone before a gravestone, his silhouette a picture of loneliness.

"Isn't this too sudden? Mr. Summers Senior doesn't even know I'm the one who saved his life," Jaden whispered.

His confidence was shaken after learning about Felix and Xena's engagement. After all, the greatest favor had not been reveal yet.

Xena reassured him, "It's fine. I'll explain everything. Grandpa knew about his condition before he fell into a coma."

Relieved, Jaden teased, "So, does this mean you're ready to date me?"

give us a chance if you saved Grandpa," Xena replied. "I'll keep

Once we fall for each other, it's a lifelong

His mentor had already pointed out the benefits of having Xena in his life for his martial arts training. If he had been patient for eight years, a little more time would not have mattered. Besides, he was confident in his charm and the debt of gratitude the

silence. After about 15 minutes, Curtis turned around. He was

must've

embraced Curtis. Since her parents' disappearance, they had only each other and a

was all worth it to see you awake, Grandpa,"

her head affectionately, then looked at Jaden. "And who

the one who brought in Dr. Brandon Quinn, Dragonia's third-ranked master healer, to cure you." Curtis raised an eyebrow, impressed that such a young man had such connections. "Is that so? Jaden,

humbly, "It's nothing, Mr. Summers Senior. I'd

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faded slightly at these words and began,