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.”

hand, Melissa inquired, “What happened to your hand? Are you hurt? And why are your clothes

“I’m unharmed, just

to brush off her concern, Melissa remained

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subject, gracefully excused himself, “I bid you goodnight, Ms. Holmes. I shall

Melissa reciprocated his

well, Ms. Holmes, Jim

returned from her

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have you been?” Melissa inquired upon

a leisurely stroll,” Isabelle

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I noticed what seemed to be blood

for

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

relieved, paused before inquiring, “Isabelle, should we tend to

teased back, “Curious,

by Isabelle’s sharp wit, Melissa admitted,

tackle it in the morning.” Isabelle suggested.

gratitude, Melissa burst out, “Isabelle,

himself

not Isabelle, was attending

lounged on

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

realize you cared so deeply, sticking around to assist with my

quipped, “Pile on the thanks.”

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

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

responded,

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

proved more reserved and challenging to

wondered how they maintained