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 acts of

to 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 it to

sis? How did you become such a

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entirely satisfied with this

asked, “Do you have any other questions

then asked, “Where are you planning

“I’m

to Taragon City to

aback. “Taragon City? That’s quite far

him to stand up abruptly, Water

as if Isabelle had crossed

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

as always, spoke her mind candidly. “Let me see your foot, she demanded, her strong–willed nature

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

no need. My foot isn’t injured,”

on seeing the old injury,” she replied.

said.

Ethan immediately turned his

would never show any part of his body, no matter what the weather was. Even during the hottest summer days, when the air conditioning 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

excruciating pain and have his bones shattered than have someone

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

thing he cared about the most.

eyes and remained silent, observing him calmly.

time, Ethan eventually sat down. He silently lifted his pant leg, his knuckles turning white

subtly, appreciating the temperament of the

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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

He gazed at Isabelle in disbelief and

gestured to Ethan to roll

doctor said …”

trust me or not?”