Resurrecting the Genius Within

Chapter 119 Dissapointed

“E–Ethan, when did you get here? I didn’t hear anything. You scared me, sneaking up like that.”

“Who’s suspecting Layla? Why would anyone suspect her? What did Layla do that has you so worried?” Ethan asked as he walked into the kitchen.

Eleanor’s heart thumped violently.

“What? Nothing. You must have misheard. I wasn’t talking to Layla.”

Eleanor tried to maintain her composure.

“Mom,” Ethan fixed his gaze on her and asked, “What did Layla score on her college entrance exam?”

Eleanor hesitated. She tried to hide her panic and answered, 700 marks.”

“You’re lying. She didn’t even take the exam.”

Eleanor opened her mouth, but she couldn’t find the words.

“She stole my notes and that math problem. You didn’t go to the wedding you went to Taragon with Isabelle’s answer. Layla took Isabelle’s place and fooled Taragon University, James, and Principal Burton. When Principal Burton came to our house, you hid in your room because you were afraid he’d recognise you, right?”

Ethan’s questions came one after another. His voice was shaking with barely controlled anger and shame.

it’s not like that. Let

now you want me to help you

unknowingly become an accomplice. He almost aided and abetted their deceit, feeling profoundly ashamed and angry

rushed out of the kitchen. “Ethan! Eleanor

was about to make a call.

it back! Do you realise what you’re doing?” screamed Ethan;

clutched the phone tightly,

sister. If you

is no different from those who steal others” identities and futures. If Isabelle were weak, wouldn’t her life be the

things now. Just pretend you don’t know. Isabelle is doing well and got into Taragon University on her own. What’s wrong with giving Layla a chance too? Having two

honour, deceiving Taragon University into providing scholarships and housing. Isn’t that enough? And you still call her names despite

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asked. “So you want to destroy Layla

at his mother, speechless.

pause, he

found his

was on

was locked in his room, pounding on the door in a state of

out.

to unlock the door.

his

tearfully recounted

wanted to destroy his sister’s

drive me to