Resurrecting the Genius Within

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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

in

Just then…

was a commotion at the door. A man’s voice called out, “Can

in with

heights, dressed impeccably in a

who had gathered to watch, quieted down and stared at

be a high–ranking executive from some big

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

mayor, was impressive with his authoritys aura. hat feeing Geor she

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courtyard. He understood why Isabelle told him, ‘It would be better to feed the gifts to the dogs.

need to show excessive courtesy or decorum to such

of nasty words earlier, George couldn’t help but wonder, How could such parents produce a daughter like Isabelle?

was a genetic anomaly,

family with a daughter as talented and capable as Isabelle would

parents… especially

turned to Dylan and instructed, “Help Ms.

his

moment, he walked into his room without looking at his

let Ethan go; she now remained silent.

tidied her clothes, and wiped away her tears

how parents always think about their children. You’re my daughter, and so is Layla. I have to

to Isabelle, but her

this the wealthy classmate Layla mentioned

seemed too old for

someone else Isabelle