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?

responded, “I’m unharmed, just spilled some water

tried to brush off her concern, Melissa

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linger on the subject, gracefully excused himself, “I bid you goodnight, Ms. Holmes.

Melissa reciprocated his farewell.

Jim added

from her wander,

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where have you been?” Melissa inquired upon her return.

a leisurely stroll,” Isabelle

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you accompany Mr. Carter? Is everything alright? I noticed what seemed to be blood

for further

reassured her, “He’s within his family’s domain. No cause for concern.”

should we

teased back, “Curious, are we?”

Isabelle’s sharp wit, Melissa admitted, “You’ve got me.”

the

out, “Isabelle,

day, Jim found himself

the Carters‘ personal physician, not Isabelle, was attending

and Melissa lounged on the sofa, enjoying their tea.

channels on the TV, Melissa’s gaze wandered, her cheeks intermittently tinged with color.

you cared so deeply, sticking around to assist

“Pile on the

courage, Melissa rose and offered, “Need a

Ms.

Melissa responded, a

mind sharing your experiences with Mr. Harris? Is he more open in

proved more reserved and challenging to engage

how