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?"

you saved Grandpa," Xena replied. "I'll keep my word, but we'll need time to become

nodded, "I understand. Once we fall for each other, it's a lifelong

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 Summers family now owed

for silence. After about 15 minutes, Curtis turned around. He was not surprised to see Xena and opened his arms,

thank you. It must've been tough," he said

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

to

head affectionately, then looked at Jaden.

Hault, a friend of mine. He's 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,

"It's nothing, Mr.

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Curtis' smile faded slightly at