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?"

I mentioned before? Mr. Kinsley Senior was cured by a young doctor whose skills are even better than mine. You tried to look

had private access to your grandfather, it's

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 anyone else had told her

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

her back to reality. It was Jaden. "Can we have dinner tonight,

this

in a master healer like Brandon only for fate to throw a curveball. "Sure, we'll catch up when you're back." She still

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

stepped inside when someone knocked, even though the gate was open. It was Xena. "What

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

it did not matter anymore. "What was there to tell? Your grandfather's recovery was all that mattered. Did you expect me