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?”

mayor is known for his selfless acts of kindness. He’s

blessing to everyone in Norward City! She chose not to disclose that her friend Sam had suggested this to

Ethan said, “Do you have any other secrets up your sleeve, sis? How did you

Balance:

1 Coin

375 +6

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Heal or

entirely satisfied with this

you have any other questions

then asked, “Where are you planning to

“I’m

City to collect something, replied Isabelle.

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

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

if Isabelle had crossed a line that should never have been

as Isabelle touched 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 him instead of just checking on his

your foot, she demanded, her

for social conventions, she didn’t flatter or pretend, and she wasn’t afraid to use force

no need. My foot isn’t

insist on seeing the old

said.

immediately turned his gaze

been very self–conscious 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 buckets, he would refuse to wear shorts or anything that revealed his skin. He wouldn’t even go

would rather endure excruciating pain and have his bones shattered

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

the most. Ethan

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

lifted his pant leg,

her eyebrow subtly, appreciating the temperament of the brother she

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35 Heal or Break?

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

in disbelief and

Ethan to roll

said. The doctor said …”

me