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.

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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?”

“Well, the mayor is known for his selfless acts of kindness.

Norward City! She chose not to disclose that her friend Sam had suggested this to her. After all, there was no point in

any other secrets up your sleeve, sis? How

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nodded, not entirely satisfied with this

asked, “Do you have any other questions

then asked, “Where are

“I’m

to

That’s quite far

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

crossed a line that

left. foot. His whole body tensed up as if Isabelle

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

she didn’t flatter or pretend, and she wasn’t afraid to use force to silence people who opposed her. Her

My foot isn’t injured,”

insist on seeing the old injury,”

said.

hearing Isabelle’s words, Ethan immediately turned his gaze

the air conditioning broke down, and he was sweating buckets, he would refuse to wear shorts or anything that revealed his skin. He wouldn’t even go near a basketball court, even if it was just to walk by, and he would

and have his bones shattered than have someone lift

others. But to his surprise, Isabelle’s

cared about the most. Ethan

could see the hurt in his eyes and remained silent, observing

He silently lifted his pant leg, his knuckles turning white

eyebrow subtly, appreciating the temperament of the brother

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35 Heal or

or ask Isabelle what she was doing when he heard her say. The muscle deterioration is not too severe.

at Isabelle in

said as she gestured to Ethan to roll up his pant leg. “Do you

doctor said

me or not?”