The air in the dimly lit study felt thick with the scent of old paper and desperation. Seb sat hunched over his laptop, the blue light reflecting in his pupils like a cold fire. He wasn't looking for a way to apologize; he was looking for a way to delete.
His fingers flew across the keyboard, scrolling through obscure medical forums and archived psychiatric journals. Then, he found it.
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and Memory Dissociation: While used to treat severe depression, high-frequency application can lead to significant retrograde amnesia the permanent loss of past memories.
"That's it," Seb whispered, his voice cracking the silence. "If she doesn't remember the betrayal, the betrayal didn't happen."
He picked up the phone, his voice a strained, clinical mask as he made the first call.
"Psychiatric Associates, how can I help you?"
