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

to disclose that her friend Sam had suggested this to her. After all, there was no point in explaining it

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

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have any other questions for

and then asked, “Where are you

“I’m

City to collect

taken aback. “Taragon City? That’s quite far away. What

off guard and causing him to stand up abruptly, Water spilled from his cup

was a jarring experience as if Isabelle had crossed a line that should never

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 him instead of just checking

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

to

but no need. My foot isn’t

the old injury,” she replied.

said.

immediately turned his gaze towards

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

would rather endure excruciating pain and have his bones

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

him to reveal his scar, the one thing he cared about the most. Ethan found it challenging to accept and frowned/gripping his pants tightly

his eyes and

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

appreciating the temperament of the brother she

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suddenly grabbed Ethan’s calf. His eyes shook violently. He hesitated whether to bolt or ask Isabelle what she was doing when he heard her say. The muscle deterioration is

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

she gestured to Ethan to roll up his

said. The doctor said

trust me or