Zoe stood outside the doctor's office as Barrett voiced his disagreement from within, "Perhaps we should wait a bit longer. Her emotional state is fragile, and the risks of hypnosis are not insignificant.”

“Moreover, even if successful, those genuine memories would merely be suppressed, not erased entirely. If they resurface unexpectedly, the consequences could be even more severe."

Ever since Zoe's emotional breakdown upon learning the truth, Barrett had considered the possibility of hypnosis. He had consulted professional psychologists, hence his current clarity on the matter.

Recalling some recent suspicions, he pondered, "What if that heart wasn't even donated by Christopher?”

“If that's the case, once enough evidence is found,...