Resurrecting the Genius Within

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Resurrecting the Genius Within

Chapter 376 New School Term

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Isabelle knew about Joshua’s situation; they had been in contact all this time, though neither was very talkative.

Joshua’s front door was ajar. It could only close properly if locked, so it was usually just left slightly open.

Inside, the sound of rolling bottles echoed.

Isabelle pushed the door open and walked in. She headed straight to the inner room and found Joshua sitting on the floor next to his bed. He looked dejected, surrounded by the stench of alcohol.

In addition to the bottles on the floor, there was a pile of books.

He struggled with the desire to change and the temptation to give up.

Joshua was clearly drunk. He stared at Isabelle for a long time without recognising her. She walked up to him and kicked aside a bottle, the noise snapping him to some semblance of alertness.

Now somewhat sober, Joshua felt a pang of shame.

Isabelle said, “If you can still feel ashamed, you haven’t completely wasted away”

Joshua struggled to stand up but lacked the strength.

Isabelle added, “What’s the difference between you and your drunkard father now?” Despite her harsh words, she helped him to his feet.

She noticed a bottle of melatonin–sleeping pills–on the bedside table.

Isabelle’s words seemed to sting Joshua.

He leaned against the bed, silent for a long time.

Isabelle continued, “Wash up and go to bed early. You can make up

go to bed early. You can make up for the classes you missed tomorrow at my place. Don’t forget, you still owe me five years of work.”

With that, Isabelle turned to leave.

suddenly grabbed her

but didn’t

you helping me because of your friend,

Do you

so melodramatic?” Isabelle replied.

just get back today? Maybe it was the

“Yeah, Isabelle answered.

looked at Isabelle, his

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The next day,

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a young boy who appeared around his age but looked younger. A robot trailed

if he had come to the wrong place.

finding him somewhat

nationwide stir caused when Isabelle helped him deal with a malicious car

he could figure

barked at Joshua, clearly recognising him.

from inside the villa. She said, “He’s a

Owl from

didn’t expect such a lively

explained, “My brother,

the school term began,

Ethan to Taragon University

a stir on the university forum.

freshman, Ethan needed to attend evening self–study sessions, so Isabelle

he couldn’t live with Isabelle and

him, ‘Give me some time to sort things

“Okay,” Ethan agreed.

understand who Isabelle was up against,

try not to be a burden to Isabelle and to avoid being kidnapped like last time, which had led to Jack getting hurt and Isabelle losing her

at ease now that Ethan was in

That night,

doorbell of Isabelle’s villa.

car? Danmark event coackled

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