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?”

the mayor is known for

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

silence before Ethan said, “Do you have any other secrets up your sleeve, sis? How did you become such a skilled fighter? Why have you kept it hidden all this

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entirely satisfied with this answer.

“Do you have any other questions for

and then asked, “Where are you planning to go for

“I’m

City to collect

was taken aback. “Taragon City? That’s quite far away. What

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, “What are

experience as if Isabelle had crossed

body to conceal his left. foot. His whole body tensed up as if Isabelle was trying to undress him instead of just checking on his injury.

see your foot, she demanded, her strong–willed nature evident in her tone.

for social conventions, she didn’t flatter or pretend, and she wasn’t afraid to

no need. My foot isn’t

I insist on seeing the

said.

Ethan immediately turned his

summer days, when the air conditioning broke down, and he was sweating buckets, he would

his bones shattered than have someone lift

was always solitary and preferred to keep his distance from others. But to his surprise, Isabelle’s warmth made him feel differently.

the one thing he cared about the most. Ethan found it challenging

the hurt in his eyes

lifted his pant leg, his knuckles turning white

subtly, appreciating the temperament of

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look closer, then suddenly grabbed Ethan’s calf. His eyes shook violently. He hesitated whether to bolt or ask Isabelle what she was doing when he heard her say. The muscle deterioration is not too severe.

at Isabelle in disbelief and said, “What

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

The doctor said

you trust me or