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?”

smiled, “Well, the mayor is known for his selfless acts of kindness.

this to her.

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

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entirely satisfied with this

“Do you have any other questions

and then asked, “Where are you planning

“I’m

City to collect something,

City? That’s quite far away. What

to stand up abruptly, Water spilled from

if Isabelle had crossed a line that should never have

foot. His whole body tensed up as if Isabelle was

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

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

no need. My foot isn’t

the

said.

Isabelle’s words, Ethan immediately

he became disabled, and he 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

and have his bones shattered

and preferred to keep his distance from others.

about the most. Ethan found it challenging to accept and frowned/gripping his pants tightly without saying a

in his eyes and remained

pant leg, his knuckles turning white

eyebrow subtly, appreciating the temperament of the brother

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shook violently. He hesitated whether to bolt or ask Isabelle what she was doing when he heard her say.

Isabelle in disbelief and said, “What did you

said as she gestured to Ethan to roll up his pant leg. “Do

The doctor said

you trust me or not?”