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?”

is known for his selfless acts of kindness.

to everyone in Norward City! She chose not to disclose that her friend Sam had suggested this to her. After all, there was no

secrets up your sleeve, sis? How

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Heal or

nodded, not entirely satisfied with this answer.

have any other questions

thought momentarily and then asked, “Where are you planning to go

“I’m

to Taragon City to collect

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

guard and causing him to stand up abruptly, Water spilled from his cup as he tensed up

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 up as if Isabelle was trying to undress

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

just who she was. She didn’t care much for social conventions, she didn’t flatter or pretend, and she wasn’t afraid to

but no need. My foot

insist on seeing the old injury,” she

said.

words, Ethan immediately turned his gaze towards

since 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

would rather endure excruciating pain and have his bones shattered than have

was always solitary and preferred to keep his distance from others. But to his surprise, Isabelle’s warmth made

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

hurt in his eyes and remained silent, observing him calmly.

down. He silently lifted his pant

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

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35 Heal or Break?

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 when he

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

said as she gestured to Ethan to roll up his pant

The doctor

me or not?”