Chapter 50

Oprah continued, "Patients with depression often have brain cells in a near-stagnant state. Various functions of the brain diminish, leading to delayed reactions and reduced memory capacity. And there is also intermittent amnesia. Doctors explained that my inability to remember certain people and events might be a protective mechanism of the brain. It prevents me from recalling individuals or incidents that could cause distress."

Burgess had reviewed Oprah's past medical reports and knew about her severe depression.

He had also researched the illness, which could lead to memory decline, but not to the extent of forgetting someone.

They had known each other for over a decade!

Seeing Burgess remain silent, Oprah looked at him and asked, "Did you also hurt me before? Otherwise, I wouldn't have forgotten you."

Her words pricked at Burgess like a thorn.

He parted his thin lips slightly, his voice chilling, "Miss Oprah, you're overthinking. We just met once."

Burgess had figured it out. Sin