[Ellie's P.O.V]
Anton and I exchanged glances. Could it be the chip that was controlling him? Did it come pre-programmed with fixed instructions, with the rest left to the discretion of the person issuing commands?
"Is it because of the chip?" I asked. Were there any other ways for him to reveal information he couldn't speak out loud?
"Yes," Jean's expression softened slightly. "I almost forgot. To keep their identities and locations secret, they put something in the drugs that can erase memories. I don't know the specifics, but there are many things I overheard because sometimes I didn't behave like a conscious person, and they didn't hesitate to discuss their plans in front of me."
"If..." Jean paused for a moment, then sighed with a bitter smile, "Oh, but there's no 'if' for me anymore. That person... I can only say..."
Jean pointed at Anton with determination, while Anton looked puzzled. "Related to me?"
