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?”

known for his selfless acts

to her. After all, there was no point in explaining

up your sleeve, sis? How did you

Balance:

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entirely satisfied with this

any other questions for

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

“I’m

to Taragon City to collect something, replied

City? That’s quite far away. What could you possibly

suddenly bent down and lifted Ethan left pant leg, catching him off guard and causing him to stand up abruptly,

if Isabelle had crossed a line that should never have been

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

your foot, she demanded, her strong–willed nature evident in her tone.

she wasn’t afraid to use force to

no need. My foot isn’t

I insist on seeing the old injury,” she

said.

immediately turned

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

excruciating pain and have his bones shattered than have someone

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

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

eyes and

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

subtly, appreciating the temperament of the brother

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

gazed at Isabelle in

Ethan to roll up his pant leg. “Do you

said. The doctor said

you trust me