Chapter 9

I had been in Antarctica for over a month before I heard any news about Justin.

During the month without any phone signal, I got to know the team members stationed in Antarctica very well. We discovered new things every day.

Although the ice and snow made me feel cold, my heart was warm.

One day, we finally got a phone signal. Everyone hid in all corners to connect with their families.

I was the only one holding onto my phone, not knowing who to call.

I switched on my phone and saw more than a hundred unread messages. I scrolled through them aimlessly until Simon's message suddenly caught my eye.

Simon had updated me on Justin's situation.

The judgment from Justin's trial was given not long after I left for Antarctica.

Not only did he lose his job, his family, and his daughter, but he also faced five years of imprisonment.

Justin collapsed when he heard the judgment.

In despair, Justin spent a considerable sum of money to hire a private detective and finally located Kelly's w