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

other, it's a

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

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

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

Since her parents' disappearance, they had only each other and

was all worth it to see you

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

"Grandpa, this is Jaden Hault, a friend of mine. He's the one who brought in Dr. Brandon Quinn, Dragonia's third-ranked master healer, to

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

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slightly at these words and began, "Grandpa,