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?"

I'd give us a chance if you saved Grandpa," Xena replied. "I'll keep my word, but we'll need time to

for each other, it's a lifelong

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

about 15 minutes, Curtis turned around. He was not surprised to see

It must've been tough," he

Since her parents'

it to

then looked at Jaden. "And who might

Dr. Brandon Quinn, Dragonia's third-ranked master healer, to cure you." Curtis raised an eyebrow, impressed

Jaden replied humbly, "It's nothing, Mr. Summers Senior.

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slightly at these words and began,