The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 821

Chapter 821

While looking into those bright eyes, Felix, who intended to brush things off, finally admitted it. "Yes, it's me." Xena waved her hand dismissively, silently telling him to leave.

Felix couldn't figure out what was going on in Xena's mind. He didn't know if Willow's letter affected her.

For some reason, Felix felt a sense of relief. He had done what he could-the rest didn't matter.

By the time he returned to Gray City, night had fallen. Nala greeted him, "Welcome back Come eat."

The timing was perfect, and Felix didn't question it since he was hungry. "Thank you."

After finishing his meal, Felix stopped Nala from doing the dishes. "You gave up everything to be with me. Is it truly out of love?"

entirely. At the very

she ignored Felix's abilities and his

show me your face. You should leave. There's no way this will

to leave. To be honest, Felix was exhausted after dealing with Xena and Yvonne. He felt

let you see my face because I lacked the courage.

behind the veil

was different.

from beneath her eyes to

mouth.

Nala lowered her gaze sadly. For a woman, exposing such a

these marks. Did something

from Felix, and her trembling stopped. "Yes. A woman poisoned me. Only she has the

Felix shook his head. "That's impossible. I've examined you multiple times. Even if the Shadow Mask can conceal a martial

Nala smiled bitterly.