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?"

"That's right! Remember what I mentioned before? Mr. Kinsley Senior was cured by a young doctor whose skills are even better than mine.

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disbelief. Felix, whom she had always thought of as a simple country doctor, was actually a master healer who outshone even Xander. And he had saved Curtis. She would not have believed them if

get going. I'll leave you guys to deal with the matter." With his many years of experience, Xander could sense

phone's ringing jolted her back to reality. It was Jaden. "Can we

this afternoon

"Sure, we'll

medicine practitioner but rather a brilliant one. He was probably the best among young practitioners even. With

Ernest's place, Felix returned home around one in the afternoon. He had barely stepped inside when someone knocked, even though the gate was open. It

emotions. Why did you keep it a secret?

was all that mattered. Did you expect me to brag about it? Or did you think I did