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?”

“Well, the mayor is known for his selfless

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

said, “Do you have any other secrets up your sleeve, sis? How

Balance:

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375 +6

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entirely satisfied with

“Do you have any

“Where are you planning to go for your

“I’m

to Taragon City to collect something, replied Isabelle.

City? That’s quite far away. What could you possibly

pant leg, catching him off guard and causing him to stand up abruptly, Water spilled

as if Isabelle had crossed a

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

me see your foot, she demanded, her strong–willed

and she wasn’t afraid to use force to silence people who opposed her. Her true nature was much colder than what people

no need. My foot isn’t

seeing the old injury,”

said.

hearing Isabelle’s words, Ethan immediately turned his gaze towards

Even during the hottest summer days, when the air conditioning broke down, and he was sweating buckets,

rather endure excruciating pain and have his bones shattered

always solitary and preferred to keep his distance from others. But to his surprise,

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

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

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

appreciating the temperament of the brother she had

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Ethan’s calf. His eyes shook violently. He hesitated whether to bolt or ask Isabelle

was shocked. He gazed at Isabelle in disbelief and said, “What did

treat it,” Isabelle said as she gestured to Ethan to roll up

said. The doctor

trust me or