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?"

for a moment. "Not entirely. At the very least, I do care

she

me your face. You should leave. There's

was exhausted after dealing with Xena and Yvonne. He felt more at ease with his fellow

leave, Nala removed the covering from her face. "I didn't let you see my face because I lacked the courage.

He assumed the face behind the veil

was different.

spreading from beneath her

mouth.

woman, exposing such a disfigured face to

marred by these marks. Did something

no trace of disgust from Felix, and her trembling stopped. "Yes. A

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

Nala smiled bitterly.