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 acts of

suggested this to her. After all, there was no point in explaining it to someone

other secrets up your sleeve, sis? How did you become such a skilled fighter?

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nodded, not entirely satisfied with this answer.

any other questions for

and then asked, “Where are you planning to

“I’m

heading to Taragon City to collect something, replied

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

guard and causing him to stand up abruptly, Water spilled from his cup as he tensed up and asked, “What are you doing, Isabelle?”

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

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

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

afraid to use force to silence people who opposed her. Her true nature was much

but no need. My foot isn’t

I insist on seeing the old injury,”

said.

Ethan immediately turned his gaze

and he was sweating buckets, he would refuse to wear

and have his bones shattered than have someone lift his pant

preferred to keep his distance from others. But to his surprise, Isabelle’s warmth

about the most. Ethan found it challenging to accept and

the hurt in his eyes

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

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

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bent down to look closer, then suddenly grabbed Ethan’s calf. His eyes shook violently. He hesitated whether to bolt or ask Isabelle what she was doing

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

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

The doctor said

you trust me or not?”