Chapter 648

"Memories are encoded and stored by a group of engram cells in the brain. I heard that one can precisely erase memories by editing the genome of specific engram cells," Steven whispered. Chills ran down my back as I felt an inexplicable sense of fear. "Is it possible that my memories were deliberately erased? Perhaps through specific electrical stimulation to selectively weaken or erase them…" Steven looked at me. After a while, he said, "Stephie, if I ever disappear, I hope you'll live a good life and forget me." I frowned as I subconsciously held his hands tight. I looked at him and said, "Don't say such nonsense. We'll be alright." Steven nodded obediently after being reprimanded by me. I felt strangely uneasy throughout the entire journey. I had so many questions for him, but I didn't know where to start. … We made multiple stops while driving through the inhabited desert in the west. We finally made it back to Huma after half a month. We were exhausted and covered in dust