The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 313

At the cafe, Xena found Xander happily digging into his meal. "You're really enjoying your breakfast, Dr. Fielding."

Xander smiled and said, "Indeed. Everything tastes better when your mind's at ease."

Xena watched him eat in silence. Though burning with questions, she could not bring herself to speak.

Finally, Xander wiped his mouth, his eyes showing a glint of admiration. "I have to say, Lady Summers, you're really a lucky one. Not only are you climbing the ranks, but you've got some remarkable friends." Friends? Xena was puzzled. "What do you mean?"

Now, it was Xander's turn to look confused. Could there be a misunderstanding? "Isn't Felix your friend?"

Felix? A sense of unease crept over Xena. "Are you saying Felix is the one who healed Grandpa?"

young doctor whose

private access to your grandfather, it's pretty obvious when you think about

a simple country doctor, was actually a master healer who outshone even Xander. And he had saved Curtis. She would not

to deal with the matter." With his many years of experience, Xander could sense the

reality. It was Jaden. "Can we have dinner

be flying to Yartford this afternoon for a report. Let's do

had gone to such lengths to bring in a master healer like Brandon only for fate to throw a curveball. "Sure, we'll catch up when you're back." She still had not told Jaden about Curtis' order to date Felix. She would keep stalling as long as possible since

brilliant one. He was probably the best among young practitioners even. With that said, she needed to approach everything with a fresh

one in the afternoon. He had barely stepped inside when someone knocked, even though the gate was open.

with complicated emotions. Why did you keep it a secret? What were you afraid

recovery was all that mattered. Did you expect me to brag about it? Or did you think I did this just to please you?"