Chapter 39

Oprah continued, "For your information, patients with depression often have brain cells in a near-stagnant state. Various functions of the brain diminish, leading to delayed reactions and reduced memory capacity. And there is also intermittent amnesia. Doctors explained that my inability to remember certain people and events might be a protective mechanism of the brain. It prevents me from recalling individuals or incidents that could cause distress."

Burgess had reviewed Oprah's past medical reports and knew about her severe depression. He had also researched the illness, which could lead to memory decline, but not to the extent of forgetting someone.

After all, they had known each other for over a decade. She shouldn’t forget him that easy.