Resurrecting the Genius Within

Chapter 126 Severe Ties

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Eleanor panicked and scolded, “You ungrateful child! I’m your mother! If you do this, people will criticise. you behind your back for the rest of your life. You’ll be cursed and condemned!”

William finally realised the gravity of the situation and quickly stepped forward to mediate. “Isabelle, your mother and sister were wrong, but calling the police and getting them jailed is too extreme. What your sister did was wrong, but it was just one math problem. She’s already facing consequences. We’re family; how can you involve the police?”

Isabelle looked at her father and said, “I used to think you were just a simple, kind man. But now, I see you can’t tell right from wrong.”

She pitied him.

William had lived his life at the bottom of society, constantly bullied by his wife and siblings.

Out of respect for the few times he had shown genuine care for the original owner, Isabelle wouldn’t make things too hard for him.

William’s heart sank, and he muttered, “Isabelle.”

“The money I used to fix the house and buy appliances is repayment for raising me,” Isabelle said, then turned to Eleanor. “After this, I owe you nothing

Eleanor wanted to protest.

Isabelle cut her off and threatened, “If you don’t want to end up in jail, keep your mouth shut.

Then, she told Ethan to pack his things.

“No! Ethan is my son, my life. No one is taking him away from me. If you try, I’ll die right here!”

a scene, refusing to let Isabelle take Ethan.

frowned in annoyance.

Just then…

the door. A man’s voice called out, “Can I be of any assistance?”

walked in with

impeccably in a

watch, quieted down and stared

speculating that he must be a high–ranking executive from some

had been throwing a tantrum. She suddenly quieted down and parted scrutinising

thought that Timothy, as mayor, was impressive with his authoritys aura. hat feeing Geor she

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understood why Isabelle told

the doorway, he felt no need to show excessive courtesy or decorum to such parents. Therefore,

been spewing all sorts of nasty words earlier,

was a genetic

talented and capable as Isabelle would

parents… especially her mother….

“Help Ms. Jenkins‘ brother pack his

clenched his

he walked into his

just been refusing to let Ethan go; she now

and wiped away her tears

upset earlier. You know how parents always think about their children. You’re my

spoke to Isabelle, but her

wealthy classmate Layla

seemed too old for

else Isabelle had befriended?