In addition to Starry Moon Bay, Murphy planned for several other locations to host cryo–casket facilities and experimental bases.
Once all the plans were finalized, he lay down in his cryo–casket.
As the countdown to freezing began, Murphy closed his eyes. There was no fear, and only a single thought filled his mind,
‘Gemma, don’t be afraid. I’m here with you.‘
“Begin cooling!”
At Andre’s command, an overwhelming cold enveloped Murphy. Yet, within the icy embrace, it was his boundless love for Gemma
that consumed him.
In moments, the freezing was complete, and the lives of Murphy and Gemma were paused. They were encased in ice.
While their time stood still, the world outside continued to move forward.
Decades passed like the blink of an eye. Fifty whole years had gone by.
A great thinker once said that human progress did not move at a steady pace–it was more like a chain reaction, sometimes
experiencing explosive leaps in a short span, followed by periods of stagnation.
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Chapter 22
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It took humanity thousands of years to move from ancient times to the modern era. Yet modern technological advancements were not the product of those millennia–they emerged in just a few short decades of explosive growth.
The development of thawing and medical technology far outpaced Murphy’s expectations.
With significant funding, the cryogenics research team perfected the thawing process in less than ten years. However, at that time, lymphoma had yet to be cured, so Andre chose not to wake Murphy and Gemma.
So, fifty years later, after tireless efforts by thousands of scientists and doctors, that said cancer was finally curable.
The moment to awaken Murphy and Gemma had arrived.
Now 89 years old, Andre had retired over 20 years earlier. Yet on the day of their awakening, he returned to the laboratory, determined to witness the reunion of these two lovers who had defied time for each other.
However, Andre was not the only one awaiting their return–there was another mysterious guest present at the base, eager to witness Murphy and Gemma’s reunion after 50 years.
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