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?”

is known for his selfless acts of kindness. He’s

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

sleeve, sis? How did you become such a skilled fighter?

Balance:

1 Coin

375 +6

1 Pearls

581

35 Heal

satisfied with

asked, “Do you have any other questions for

asked, “Where are you planning to go

“I’m

to collect something, replied

was taken aback. “Taragon City? That’s quite far away. What could you possibly need

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 you doing,

crossed a line

foot. His whole body tensed up as if Isabelle was trying to undress

your foot, she

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 than what people saw on the outside.

need. My foot isn’t injured,” Eth

insist on seeing the

said.

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

was

bones shattered than have someone lift

distance from others. But to his surprise, Isabelle’s warmth made him

she was now asking him to reveal his scar, the one thing he cared about the

see the hurt in his eyes and remained silent,

silently lifted his pant

raised her eyebrow subtly, appreciating the temperament of the brother

Balance

375 +6

1

81%0

Heal or

bolt or ask Isabelle what she was doing when he heard her say. The muscle

at Isabelle in

to Ethan to roll up his pant leg. “Do

doctor said …”

me or not?”