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?”

smiled, “Well, the mayor is known for his selfless

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

sleeve, sis? How did you become such a skilled fighter? Why have you kept it hidden

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nodded, not entirely satisfied with

any other questions for

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

“I’m

to Taragon City to collect something, replied Isabelle.

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

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

Isabelle had crossed a line that should never

to conceal his left. foot. His whole body tensed up as if Isabelle was trying to undress him instead of just checking on

“Let me see your foot, she

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

but no need. My foot

I insist on seeing the old injury,” she replied.

said.

hearing Isabelle’s words, Ethan immediately turned his

hottest summer 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 go near a basketball court, even if it was

have his bones shattered

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

cared about the most.

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

He silently lifted his pant leg, his knuckles turning white

temperament of

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

at Isabelle in

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

said. The doctor said

trust me