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 his selfless acts of kindness. He’s

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

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

Balance:

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Heal or

not entirely satisfied

any other questions

asked, “Where are

“I’m

heading to Taragon City to

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

stand up abruptly, Water spilled from his cup as he tensed up

as if Isabelle had crossed

and quickly turned his body to conceal his left. foot. His

always, spoke her mind candidly. “Let me see your

to use force to silence people who opposed her. Her true nature was much colder than what people saw on the outside.

My

on seeing the old

said.

hearing Isabelle’s words, Ethan immediately turned his

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 near a basketball court, even if it was just to walk by, and

pain and have his bones shattered than have someone

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

to reveal his scar, the one thing he cared about the most. Ethan found it challenging to accept and

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

raised her eyebrow subtly, appreciating the temperament of

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35 Heal or

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 not too severe. It is still

Isabelle in

Ethan to roll up his

said. The doctor said …”

me or not?”