Chapter 156 - News from Singapore (2/2)

”I sent a magazine to your management address some time ago, you should have received it by now,” said the lawyer patiently. ”I know that you experienced attempted murder and, consequently, years of memory was lost. Hopefully the content of the magazine will help you remember.”

Bill seemed to remember something. He took a package from his bag and placed it on the table.

”Maybe this is what he meant. This package arrived yesterday at the office. Because it was addressed to you, I brought it here as well. I'll get scissors.”

He took the scissors from the kitchen and immediately unwrapped the package. A magazine was inside the package. It was the January edition of Upkeep Magazine from a few years ago. Jean's handsome face was on the cover.

”I don't remember this cover...” Jean complained. He flipped through the magazine and looked for articles about him. ”I'll ask my former manager in Paris about...”

He suddenly fell silent. His eyes stumbled upon a number of photos on page 20. It was of him and a girl he did not recognize. Somehow, the pictures looked very familiar.

Was this the friend he had forgotten? Was this Finland?

Jean suddenly experienced the Mandela Effect after seeing the article in the magazine. It felt as if the reality he remembered was different from the actual reality. He felt that her face was very familiar, but he could not remember anything about her.

His head suddenly hurt.

”Are you okay?” asked Bill who saw Jean stagger into a chair. ”Shall I get you your medicine?”

”It's OK, Bill. I'm just a little surprised.” Jean sighed.

He really wanted to meet this mysterious girl. There were so many things he wanted to ask her. So many strange things had happened in his life since he woke up from his coma, and he felt that Finland was the key to it all.

He hadn't had the need to cut his hair nor shave for the past two years, and his eyes had become brighter. He also felt healthier and stronger; he did not tire easily even though sometimes he had to work for long periods in harsh environments.

He felt like he was a different person physically and he could not explain what had happened to him. He could even predict whether the weather would be sunny or rainy. It felt as if all his senses had become more alert and sensitive.

”Have you seen the article?” asked Harry Li. ”I know that all this information should have been kept confidential, but that journalist managed to get my client's contact from the fertility clinic in a sneaky way. However, because the information was leaked, we now benefit from it. My client's child was diagnosed with leukemia last year and his chance of survival is very slim, unless if he gets a suitable bone marrow transplant. You and his biological mother are our last hope.”

”Have you managed to trace Finland?” Jean asked quickly. ”Where is she?”

”Sorry, Miss Finland moved out of Singapore and we have not yet managed to find her trace. We are still trying...” Harry Li was silent for a few moments, before continuing with a pleading voice, ”Would you be willing to be tested to see your compatibility to be the bone marrow donor? ”

”Of course,” Jean answered without hesitation.

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