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

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 someone she was unlikely to encounter

silence before Ethan said, “Do you have any other secrets up your sleeve, sis? How did you become such a skilled fighter? Why have you kept it

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satisfied with this answer.

have any other questions for me?”

then asked, “Where are you planning to go for your leave?”

“I’m

heading to Taragon City to

far

down and lifted Ethan left pant leg, catching him off guard and causing him to stand up abruptly, Water spilled from

as if Isabelle had crossed a line that should

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

her mind candidly. “Let me see your

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.

My foot

I insist on seeing the

said.

hearing Isabelle’s words, Ethan immediately turned his gaze

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

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

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

his scar, the one thing he cared about the most. Ethan found it challenging

see the hurt in his eyes and remained

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

temperament of the

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

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

it,” Isabelle said as she gestured to Ethan to roll up his pant leg.

doctor said

trust me or