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?”

for

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

secrets up your sleeve, sis? How did you become such a skilled fighter? Why

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nodded, not entirely satisfied with

“Do you have any other questions for

“Where are you planning to go for

“I’m

heading to Taragon City to collect something, replied

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

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 have been

quickly turned his body to conceal his left. foot. His whole body tensed up as

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

or pretend, and she wasn’t afraid to use force to silence people who opposed her. Her

My foot isn’t injured,”

I insist on seeing the old injury,”

said.

words, Ethan 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

excruciating pain and have his bones shattered than have someone lift his pant leg.

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

the one thing he cared about the

the hurt in his eyes and remained silent, observing

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

her eyebrow subtly, appreciating the temperament of the

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ask Isabelle what she was doing when he heard her say. The muscle deterioration is not too severe.

at Isabelle in disbelief and said, “What did

she gestured to Ethan to roll up

The doctor said

trust me