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?"

replied. "I'll keep my word,

other, it's a lifelong commitment. I'm not in a

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 Summers family now owed him; everything would fall into

Curtis turned around. He was not surprised to see Xena and opened

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

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

worth it to

looked at Jaden. "And who

in Dr. Brandon Quinn, Dragonia's third-ranked master healer, to cure you." Curtis

a good impression, Jaden replied humbly, "It's nothing, Mr. Summers Senior. I'd do anything

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Curtis' smile faded slightly at these words and