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    "When everything is over..." Steven''s sudden words echoed mine even though he couldn''t have heard me.


    I looked at him in shock, my gaze flickering.


    "We''ll find a deserted ind... and start new," Steven whispered softly, his voice hoarse.


    I stared at him for a long moment before quietly responding, "Okay, we''ll do just that."


    Even though we couldn''t physically touch each other, there was still a profound sense of connection between us.


    While from a scientific and medical standpoint, such urrences might be perceived as some form of mental anomaly, I firmly believed that the souls of the departed lingered around us in some way.


    Even if it was just wishful thinking, it provided sce to our lonely souls.Text content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    "Stephie, you''re here with me, aren''t you?" Steven asked softly.


    "Yes, Steven, I''m here," I replied with a smile.


    Though he couldn''t feel my touch, see me, or hear me, I feltpelled to respond to his words nheless.


    "Theboratory is nestled in the undeveloped mountains of Yesa, bordering Myrindara. It''s secluded from the public eye. While it masquerades as a retirement haven for affluent retired scientists, beneath the surface lie three hidden levels ofboratories.


    "Nancy is the overseer of this facility, wieldingplete control. Though it''s reported that Genome Society has numerousbs across the country, this is the only facility that has been unearthed thus far.


    "We thought we could trace the entire organizationwork starting from Nancy''sb, but we underestimated the power of Genome Society."


    Zion exined outside the emergency room, his frustration palpable.


    "Eachb within Genome Society operates independently, cultivating its own experimental subjects, researchers, and medical staff. There are no connections between them.


    "In essence, if we aim to dismantle the entire organization like a spider''s web, we have only two options."


    Eason nced at Zion and picked up where Zion left off, "We gather information from either Nancy or the human traffickers, peeling back theyers one by one."


    It was clear that their attempt to rescue me had startled the traffickers, leading to a dead end.


    "How''s Nancy doing now?" Zion inquired.


    "The doctors are still working to save her, but the outlook isn''t promising. Unlike Stephany, shecks a resistance to drugs," Eason exined with a shrug.


    He then continued, "Luckily, the dose she received wasn''t fatal. The doctor mentioned we can only hope she doesn''t end up in a vegetative state."


    Steven sat on the ground, looking dejected. I joined him, resting my head on his shoulder.


    So, this was what it felt like to be in love, wanting to be by his side always. I only felt safe when he was


    around.


    It was a stark contrast to how I felt with Michael before. Back then, I only felt like I waspromising. Reflecting on the past, my gaze dimmed as I wondered if I was truly Stephanie Carlson or not.


    Were all Stephanie Carlson''s memories in my mind merely a memory imnt?


    Was I truly Stephany Larson herself and not Stephanie Carlson?


    "Zion, we found this in theb-" Phil suddenly rushed over. Noticing the presence of others, he hesitated before continuing, "Can I say it here?"


    Zion nodded.


    "Linda, the teenage girl, has awakened safely with no major injuries. She was administered a truth serum and disclosed information about Peter and Stephany Larson''s n... Here''s all the evidence.


    "Stephany Larson was merely impersonating Stephanie Carlson at Peter''s behest. After thoroughly studying Stephanie Carlson, Peter hypnotized Stephany Larson... In essence, Stephany Larson isn''t Stephanie Carlson," Phil said thest part in a hushed tone.


    While Steven remained motionless with his head lowered, I grew a little panicked and avoided his eyes. Upon hearing Phil''s words, Michael hurriedly approached them and snatched the evidence from their hands. His fingers were stiff. "What''s the meaning of all this... Imnted memories, hypnosis?"


    "It means Stephanie Carlson is truly gone. She perished due to your carelessness and arrogance, Michael," Zion replied in a low voice, each word a jab at Michael.


    He then concluded, "There''s noing back from death. The supposed reincarnation was just a ploy by Peter to expose Genome Society''sboratory, nothing more."