Chapter 67: A Light in the Darkness

With each new fact, Dr. Lee's countenance grew more serious as he listened intently. There was a heavy hush in the room after she was done. Dr. Lee eventually spoke, his voice rough but tinged with a hint of panic, "This is...unbelievable." "Memory manipulation on this scale… it's the stuff of nightmares." John looked at the shabby wooden desk and nodded. "Dr. Lee, we need your assistance. You are well-connected and aware of moral limits. You can assist us in exposing this. With a loud rumbling that seemed to shake the room, Dr. Lee groaned. John, this isn't going to be simple. Elysian Fields sounds well-funded and powerful. They might be supported by a sizable force." Marie stated, "We know," in an unflinching voice. "But we can't do nothing but watch and wait. Consider it, Dr. Lee. The idea of a future in which memories are controlled is horrifying." With worried creases under his eyes, Dr. Lee ran a palm across his face. John could see the conflict inside him that w