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?”

mayor is known for his selfless

Norward City! She chose not to disclose that her friend Sam had suggested this to her. After all, there

a brief silence before Ethan said, “Do you have any other secrets up your sleeve, sis? How did

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nodded, not entirely satisfied with this

“Do you have any other questions

thought momentarily and then asked, “Where are you planning

“I’m

heading to Taragon City to collect something, replied

City? That’s quite far away.

him off guard and causing him to stand

experience as if Isabelle had crossed a line that should never have been crossed.

to conceal his left. foot. His whole body tensed up as if Isabelle was trying to undress him instead

“Let me see your foot,

didn’t care much for social conventions, she didn’t flatter or pretend, and she wasn’t afraid to use force to

need. My

the old injury,” she

said.

Isabelle’s words, Ethan immediately turned his

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 always avoid crowds as much as possible.

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

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

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

the hurt in his eyes and

pant leg, his knuckles turning white from gripping the fabric tightly.

her eyebrow subtly, appreciating the temperament of the brother she had taken

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

gazed at Isabelle in disbelief and said, “What did you say?”

said as she gestured to Ethan to roll up

The doctor said …”

you trust me or