I called Helen.
All she had to do was hear my voice, and she already knew something was wrong.
Margaret, what happened?
- I need you.
She arrived soon after.
When I explained everything to her, she embraced me tightly.
She didn’t say a word that she warned me.
Instead, she whispered, “I’m taking you to my place.
I nodded.
For the first time in months, I felt safe enough to cry.
The next morning, Daniel provided copies of the research files.
Some confirmed what we already knew.
Others revealed disturbing details.
My initial medical examinations did not confirm the condition that served as a justification for my participation in the program.
My dizziness, confusion and excessive sleepiness have also been noted in the research notes.
Still, the program continued and my concerns were completely ignored.
Even more disturbingly, some documents featured Daniel's initials.
So he couldn't say he didn't know anything.
In the meantime, investigators began to look into the practices of the clinic and the experiences of people who had participated in the program earlier.
Dr. Reeves' particular interest was aroused by a third woman.
According to her documentation, she withdrew her consent and tried to file a complaint about the program.
However
