Chapter 23
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“The countdown to thawing begins.”
The cold, mechanical voice of the electronic system echoed, causing everyone’s hearts to tighten with anticipation.
“I heard the person being thawed this time is the major shareholder of our cryogenic base. Many of our research facilities and
cryo–casket storage units were funded by him.”
“That’s right! I heard that before he was frozen, he was a billionaire. But because his lover was diagnosed with an incurable
disease, he chose to freeze himself to stay with her.”
“So rich and devoted–what a perfect man! His lover is incredibly lucky!”
The new lab technicians whispered among themselves. Over the past 50 years, the love story of Murphy and Gemma, the
cryogenic base’s greatest benefactors, had spread widely throughout the facility.
In the retelling of their tale, some details were lost, but the core of their story–a love so genuine it spanned half a century–had
touched countless hearts.
“Five! Four! Three! Two… One! Beginning the thawing process!”
As the countdown ended, the machinery roared to life, releasing a powerful blast of white gas onto Murphy’s and Gemma’s cryo-
caskets. Moments later, a blue glow illuminated the room as the ice within the caskets melted instantaneously.
For the first time in 50 years, Murphy and Gemma slowly opened their eyes.
Gemma’s gaze was dazed and unfocused as she awakened.
What was going on?
Had she not been frozen? Why was she awake now?
