Resurrecting the Genius Within

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Jim exerted more pressure to coax Maria into opening her mouth.

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Despite her resistance, water splashed everywhere as Maria reluctantly took a sip, then defiantly spat it in Jim’s face.

Before Jim could react, she sank her teeth into the hand gripping her chin.

“Ow!” Jim yelped in pain.

The nearby henchmen poised to intervene, but Jim signaled them to stand down with a glance.

Remaining composed. Jim handed the spilled water to the henchmen after freeing his hand.

With his hand released, he pinched Maria’s chin, prompting her to release his hand and averting further injury.

Surveying the bloodstained bite mark, Jim couldn’t help but find the situation somewhat ironic.

Back when he was kidnapped, she hurt him.

Even when the roles had switched, she was still the one who hurt hirn.

Muttering a curse under his breath, Jim directed his frustration at Maria. “You little lunatic, I should have removed your teeth first.”

If you don’t want this, fine.

He swiveled around and exited the.cell.

On his way back to his quarters, Jim unexpectedly encountered Melissa admiring the scenery in the corridor.

“Mr. Carter,” she greeted him.

Jim surreptitiously tucked his kerchief away and raised his glasses with his other hand. A polite smile curled his lips. “It’s late, Ms. Holmes. It’s surprising to see you still up and about.”

his damp clothes and the state of his hand, Melissa inquired, “What happened to your hand? Are you hurt? And why are your

unharmed, just

tried to brush off her concern, Melissa

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“I bid you goodnight, Ms. Holmes. I shall retire

reciprocated his

well, Ms. Holmes, Jim added before departing.

Isabelle, having just returned from her wander,

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have you been?” Melissa inquired upon

a leisurely stroll,”

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accompany Mr. Carter? Is everything alright? I noticed

for

“He’s within his family’s domain. No

should we tend to Mr.

“Curious, are we?”

Melissa admitted, “You’ve got me.”

it in the morning.” Isabelle

with gratitude, Melissa burst out,

Jim found himself encircled by

personal physician, not

lounged on the sofa, enjoying their

idly flipped through channels on the TV, Melissa’s gaze wandered,

remarked, “I didn’t realize you cared so deeply, sticking around to assist

quipped, “Pile on

her courage, Melissa rose and offered, “Need a hand?”

assuring her, “Having the doctor here suffices, Ms. Holmes. Please, stay put,” He remained cautious

Melissa responded, a

he more open in your discussions?” Melissa.

all, George proved more reserved and

Isabelle’s reserved demeanor, she wondered how they