Resurrecting the Genius Within

Chapter 35 Heal or Break?

Isabelle brought Ethan to the school infirmary to tend to his wounds.

Blood was flowing from Ethan’s face and nose, his eye corner was swollen, a bruise was forming on his forehead, and he had multiple bruises on his body.

However, for Isabelle, who had undergone rigorous training since childhood, was accustomed to bullets, and was a renowned surgeon known as Dr. Seely, these injuries were not considered severe.

There was no need to go to the hospital for this.

pills and

Ethan sat quietly beside the bed, cradling a steaming cup. He had taken two anti–inflammatory p was lost in deep thought, occasionally daydreaming or stealing glances at Isabelle.

“Are you scared?” Isabelle asked.

Ethan looked up as Isabelle leaned against the door frame, arms crossed and posture relaxed.

He hesitated to answer her question.

“Did you find it terrifying when you saw me fighting?”

“No,” Ethan hurriedly replied.

Then what is it?”

He asked the one that mattered the most to him, “Isabelle, is this matter over? Our parents won’t find out, right?”

“Are you having second thoughts about letting the others go?” Isabelle asked.

Ethan wondered if he had a violent streak or was misunderstanding, but he knew he could trust Isabelle to protect him.

“No, they won’t bother us again, right? Our parents won’t find out.”

“I told you, even if you blew this place up today, I could handle it for you. I never bluff.”

Ethan paused momentarily to gather his thoughts before finally asking his sister, “Isabelle, do you happen to know our mayor?”

Isabelle replied, “Not exactly. Why do you ask?”

Ethan was curious and asked again, “Then how?”

known for his selfless acts of kindness. He’s

not to disclose that her friend Sam had suggested this to her. After all,

“Do you have any other secrets up your sleeve, sis? How did you become such a skilled fighter? Why

Balance:

1 Coin

375 +6

1 Pearls

581

35 Heal

entirely satisfied with this

asked, “Do you have any other

thought momentarily and then asked, “Where are you planning to go for your leave?”

“I’m

to Taragon City to collect something, replied

“Taragon City? That’s quite far away.

down and lifted Ethan left pant leg, catching him off guard and causing him to stand up

jarring experience as if Isabelle had crossed

Isabelle touched his pant leg, he turned grave and quickly turned his body to conceal his left. foot. His

spoke her mind candidly. “Let me see your foot, she demanded, her strong–willed nature

was just who she was. She didn’t care much for social conventions, she didn’t flatter or pretend, and she wasn’t afraid to use force to silence people who opposed her. Her true nature was much colder

but no need. My foot isn’t

on seeing the old

said.

Ethan immediately turned his gaze towards

of his body, no matter what the weather was. Even during the hottest summer days, when the air conditioning broke down, and he was sweating buckets, he would refuse to wear shorts or anything that revealed

and have his bones shattered than have

distance from others. But to

reveal his scar, the one thing he cared about the most. Ethan found

the hurt in his eyes and remained silent, observing him calmly.

down. He silently lifted his pant leg, his knuckles turning white from gripping the

her eyebrow subtly, appreciating the temperament of the brother she had taken

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375 +6

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35 Heal

or ask Isabelle what

Isabelle in disbelief

to Ethan

doctor said …”

you trust me or not?”