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?"

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

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

years, a little more time would not have mattered. Besides, he was

approached, Xena signaled for silence. After about 15 minutes, Curtis turned around. He

thank you. It must've been

up as she embraced Curtis. Since her parents' disappearance, they had

worth it to see

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

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, I

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

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Curtis' smile faded slightly at these words and