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?”

for his

disclose that her friend Sam had suggested this to her. After all, there was no point in explaining it to someone she was

have any other secrets up your sleeve, sis? How did you become such a skilled fighter? Why have you kept it hidden all this time?”

Balance:

1 Coin

375 +6

1 Pearls

581

Heal or

satisfied

asked, “Do you have any other

then asked, “Where are you planning to go for

“I’m

heading to Taragon City to

City? That’s quite far away. What

Ethan left pant leg, catching him off guard and causing him to stand up abruptly, Water spilled from his cup as he tensed up

a jarring experience as if Isabelle had crossed a line

quickly turned his body to conceal his left. foot.

your foot, she demanded, her strong–willed nature evident

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

My foot

seeing the old injury,”

said.

immediately turned

was sweating buckets, he would

would rather endure excruciating pain and have his bones shattered than have someone lift

was always solitary and preferred to keep his distance from others.

him to reveal his scar, the one thing he cared about the most. Ethan found it challenging to accept and frowned/gripping his pants

hurt in his eyes

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

appreciating the temperament of the brother

Balance

375 +6

Coin 1

81%0

35 Heal

suddenly grabbed Ethan’s calf. His eyes shook violently. He hesitated whether to bolt or ask Isabelle what she was doing when he heard

was shocked. He gazed at Isabelle in disbelief and

it,” Isabelle said as she gestured to Ethan to roll up his pant leg. “Do you

The doctor said

me or not?”