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?”

is known for his selfless acts

City! She 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 to encounter

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

Balance:

1 Coin

375 +6

1 Pearls

581

35 Heal or

nodded, not entirely satisfied with this

“Do you have any other questions for me?”

are you planning

“I’m

City to collect

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

to stand

as if Isabelle had crossed a line that

turned his body to conceal his left. foot. His whole body tensed up as if Isabelle was trying to undress him

candidly. “Let me see your foot, she demanded, her strong–willed nature evident in her

was. She didn’t care much for social conventions, she didn’t flatter or pretend, and she wasn’t afraid to use force to silence people who opposed her. Her true nature was much colder than what people

My

insist on seeing the old injury,” she

said.

Ethan immediately turned his gaze towards her.

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

and have his bones shattered than have someone lift

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

the one thing he cared about the most. Ethan found it challenging to accept and frowned/gripping his

the hurt in his eyes and remained silent, observing

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

the temperament of the brother she had taken in.

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375 +6

Coin 1

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35 Heal or Break?

closer, then suddenly grabbed Ethan’s calf. His eyes shook violently. He hesitated whether to bolt or ask Isabelle what she was doing when he heard

shocked. He gazed at Isabelle in disbelief and said,

said as she gestured to Ethan to roll up his

The doctor said

trust me