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"Professor Lynch, I've made up my mind. Sign me up for the cryonics experiment," Edgar Lawrie said calmly.On the phone, Ben Lynch replied, "Edgar, are you absolutely sure? I understand the cancer diagnosis has hit you hard, but there's still hope for treatment—""I have late-stage lymphoma. There is no cure."Ben let out a heavy sigh. "But the cryonics technology isn't ready. They've never conducted live experiments before. There's a high chance you won't survive it. Please, think it over—""Professor," Edgar cut in with a faint smile, "my decision is final."Then, he ended the call.The phone displayed a breaking news headline from just minutes ago.In a photograph accompanying the article, Cooper Dixon and Jessica Yale were holding hands, their fingers intertwined. And on Cooper's ring finger sparkled a radiant blue diamond ring.Even through the screen, the gem's brilliance was blinding.Edgar bit down hard on his lip, but in the end, he couldn't hold back his tears.It w
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Edgar's parents were long gone.A faded old newspaper headline still preserved the details of their tragic deaths: "Heiress Suffers Mental Breakdown: Fatally Stabs Husband Over 100 Times, End Own Life, Leaves Only Son Behind."He was that only son, who was then taken in by the Yale family out of kindness.Jessica was a few years his senior. Perhaps moved by his plight, she'd showered him with utmost care. Anything Edgar wanted, she would find a way to give him, even if it were the stars in the sky.And she had, quite literally, given him a star.The trauma of losing his parents had left Edgar scarred, and he constantly sought reassurance and safety. Thus, one quiet night, Jessica had led him up to the rooftop.Pointing to the brightest star in the sky, she smiled and said, "Edgar, see that star? I've bought it for you."She'd handed him the star's ownership certificate, tapping the tip of his nose playfully. "From now on, that star is yours. When I'm not around, it'll always wat
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Jessica had been the one to arrange Edgar's parents' burial.On the day of the funeral, Edgar had locked himself in a wardrobe again. When Jessica found him there, she hadn't forced him to come out. Instead, she'd opened the door and climbed inside to sit beside him."Jess, is a coffin as dark and cold as this?" Edgar had asked her with red-rimmed eyes. "I dreamed of Mom. She told me to join her in her coffin because she's scared and cold all alone…""That was just a dream," Jessica had said gently. "Don't be afraid. You're not going anywhere. I won't let anyone take you away from me."Edgar had wrapped his arms around her neck and whispered in her ear, "As long as you're with me, even being locked in a coffin wouldn't scare me."…It seemed Jessica still remembered that moment vividly, which was why she must have misunderstood. She thought Edgar was using an excuse for another veiled confession of his feelings for her."If you don't like it, I'll change my design topic," Edgar
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Cooper explained, "Jessica, don't blame Edgar. It's my fault."I thought it was so late that Edgar would already be asleep, so I didn't bother to put on a shirt. But as soon as I opened the door, I ran into him. He saw the marks on me and started calling me shameless. He said someone like me doesn't deserve to be with you."Just like that, Cooper painted Edgar as a twisted man who lurked outside Jessica's door late at night, eavesdropping out of jealousy and violently attacking her fiancé."He's lying! I didn't say any of that!" Edgar's eyes turned red at the corners as he protested. "He deliberately provoked me by bringing up my parents and… and calling my mom deranged!"When Edgar was in elementary school, his classmates had bullied him because of his mother's story. They'd formed a circle around him, throwing trash at him while chanting, "Crazy kid with a crazy mom."Jessica had been the one to step in and resolve the situation.Surely, she knew he wouldn't lie about something
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December was just around the corner, leaving Edgar with little time. There were still so many things he needed to do, and he didn't want to waste all of it locked in his room. Therefore, he swallowed his pride and went to Jessica to apologize."Jess, I've thought it through. It was all my fault. I'm sorry."But Jessica's face remained impassive, and her gaze was devoid of the tenderness and indulgence that once directed at him. "I'm not the one you should be apologizing to. It's Cooper."Edgar realized with deep sadness that her tenderness and care had already been given to another man."Fine! I'll apologize to him!" Edgar's entire body shook with emotion as he blurted, "Cooper, you're my brother-in-law. I'm sorry for what I did! "The title stunned Jessica momentarily. She couldn't quite believe what she had just heard."Is this enough, Jess?" Edgar asked with a mocking smile. But as the smile lingered, his eyes began to redden. "Are you satisfied now?"Jessica should have felt
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"How could you rummage through my things without my permission?" Edgar panicked and dodged Jessica's question. "I'm already 18! You can't just barge into my room and go through my stuff!"Furious, Jessica grabbed a glass from the table and smashed it to the floor. "That's not the point right now!"The sound of the glass shattering echoed through the room, making Edgar flinch."Edgar, you've misunderstood Jess," Cooper interjected with feigned innocence. "She didn't go into your room. It was me. I didn't have any clothes to change into, and my clothes yesterday were…"He paused deliberately before continuing, "I had no choice but to check your room for clothes to borrow. That's when I accidentally found the cancer diagnosis on your desk."He was lying.Edgar had locked the document away the very day he received it. In Cooper's version, it sounded as if Edgar had intentionally left it out in the open, waiting for someone to stumble upon it."Edgar, you're so young. How could you p
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"Although Mr. Lawrie has no cancer, the test results show that his body is extremely weak, and he's severely malnourished."Noticing Jessica's doubts, the doctor added calmly, "Has he been dieting recently to lose weight? Dieting for fitness is common, but doing so to this extent is harmful."Especially in your case, Mr. Lawrie, where it's already affecting your health. Just look at how pale your face is. It's no wonder your sister thought you might have cancer."Jessica's expression darkened instantly.Edgar indeed hadn't been eating well lately, which was understandable. Being sick, coupled with Jessica's coldness and disdain, had left him with no appetite or energy to take care of himself.But to Jessica, it painted a very different picture."You've been starving yourself just to fake being sick and trick me?" she asked.Her icy gaze bore into him as she scolded, "Are you trying to make me feel sorry for you so I'll agree to be with you? Edgar, can't you stop this ridiculous
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The wedding was lively, and nearly all the elites were present.Cooper was dressed in a custom white suit and looked blissful as he held Jessica by the waist.Jessica had changed into her wedding gown. Edgar thought she was simply stunning. Elegant, regal, and poised.Time seemed to have favored her, leaving not a single mark on her face. 13 years had passed, yet she was just as beautiful as the day she had pulled him out of the wardrobe all those years ago.His gaze lingered on her to indulge in a few more stolen moments. Only then did he step forward and present his wedding gift with both hands."Jess, congratulations on your marriage," Edgar said sincerely.He truly wished her happiness and good health in the years ahead.Jessica accepted the gift while casting a searching look at Edgar. Although she said nothing, a tumultuous emotion—something she couldn't allow to surface—seemed to churn wildly in her eyes.Unfortunately, Edgar didn't see it.After presenting the gift, he
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Filled with curiosity, Edgar asked, "What did he say to you? Can you tell me about it?"Jessica leaned down and pecked his forehead, then began to recount the encounter from 50 years ago. After finishing the story, she couldn't help but sigh."It's been 50 years now. I wonder if that young man ever won over his neighbor."Before she could continue, the door to the break room was open. Accompanied by some of the researchers, the head of the research base entered with a walking cane. He was an elderly man with white hair, and though he was old, he appeared to be in great spirits."Ms. Yale, this is Mr. Adrian Scott, the head of our research base," one of the researchers introduced."The laser and steam activation method used on you and Mr. Lawrie for thawing was a concept proposed by Mr. Scott 40 years ago.""Is that so?" Jessica stepped forward and offered Adrian a respectful handshake. "Thank you for helping thaw both me and my lover."Adrian smiled warmly at Jessica. "Ms. Yale,
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Edgar's health was relatively poor, and it took a long time for the side effects of the thawing process to gradually subside.During his rest, Jessica patiently explained everything that had happened since his freezing."So it was all a lie? Cooper wasn't your boyfriend at all? He was someone you paid to trick me?" Edgar blinked at her, and Jessica suddenly felt guilty."Edgar," she said, putting on a stern face and acting solemn. "That was 50 years ago! You're not seriously going to hold a grudge over something from 50 years ago, are you?""What 50 years? This was just yesterday!" Edgar huffed.Jessica took out a calendar and pointed to the year 2074. "It's already 2074. Cooper might have already passed away by now. You should just forgive him."Edgar was utterly confused.He thought, "What does Cooper have to do with this? You were the one who hired him to deceive me! Though Cooper had stirred up trouble and insulted my parents, you're the real culprit!"Edgar puffed up his c
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"Thawing countdown begins."The electronic female voice echoed through the room, and everyone's breathing caught in unison."I heard that the one being thawed today is the major shareholder of our cryonics lab. Many of our research bases and cryonic capsule storage facilities were funded by her.""That's right. I also heard that she was a super-rich heiress. But her lover was diagnosed with a terminal illness, so she chose to freeze herself so she could be with him.""She's rich and so deeply in love. What an exceptional woman. Her lover is so lucky!"The new lab staff whispered among themselves.Over the past 50 years, the love story of Jessica and Edgar had become a legend within the cryonics lab. Multiple versions of the story had been passed around, with many details omitted.Nonetheless, the core of their love had moved countless people."Five. Four. Three. Two… One. Thawing begins."As the countdown ended, the machines activated, releasing a burst of strong white gas tow
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Harry was hoping to persuade Jessica to abandon her decision to freeze herself. However, no matter how much he tried, Jessica only had the same response."No matter if thawing is successful in the future or not, I won't change my mind. I've missed him once. I won't miss him a second time."If, in the future, thawing was successful, she would reunite with him. If not, then she would accompany him through heaven or hell.The deep sea was dark and cold. Without her by his side, how would her little one survive?Harry had said all that he could. With a heavy heart, he brought the consent form for Jessica to sign.Following that, the medical check-up and selection of the cryonic capsule were completed seamlessly. Jessica finished all the procedures in one day with remarkable efficiency.However, she didn't undergo freezing immediately.Before the cryonics, she had a few final matters to arrange. She withdrew all her savings and gave them to Harry, instructing him to build a new cryon
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"Ms. Yale, are you serious about this?" You want us to freeze you?" Harry exclaimed in shock.Jessica nodded and answered calmly, "Yes, that's correct. Starting today, I'll be the largest shareholder of your cryonics lab. Ten percent of my company's annual income will be invested into your research base to help you develop thawing technology."Ten percent might not sound like much, but her company's monthly net profit exceeded billions."Ms. Yale, we are very grateful that you're willing to provide funding. But cryonics is mainly intended for patients suffering from terminal illnesses," Harry explained patiently."Currently, there is no cure for conditions like cancer and multiple organ failure with today's medical technology. Many patients suffering from these terminal diseases are still very young."Rather than waiting to die slowly, they prefer to undergo cryonics in the hopes that, in the future, medical advancements will make it possible to cure their conditions and save them
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Three days later, Jessica finally stood before Edgar, who she had longed for day and night.Edgar lay in the cryonic capsule with his eyes closed. His expression was peaceful and serene, as though he were merely sleeping.Staring at him, Jessica couldn't help but recall those countless nights when she had gently lulled him to sleep. He had always slept quietly in her arms like this, as beautiful as a doll.The only difference now was that even his lashes were covered in frost.His face was so pale. He must be terribly cold in the capsule."Edgar, don't be afraid. I'll be with you soon. I'm sorry that I lied to you." Jessica reached out to touch his pale cheek, but her hand met only the cold surface of the capsule.She couldn't touch him.Just as he had so many times tried to touch her heart, only to be turned away."Actually, Cooper was never my boyfriend. I never loved him. The one I've always loved… is you. But I couldn't admit it."I thought if I acknowledged my love for yo
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Jessica accepted the pen Adrian offered her, and with a heart full of reverence and awe for love, she began writing her thoughts in his book."To the unknown girl next door, your brother told me your story. He shared so much, and all I could hear was your kindness toward him and his unwavering affection for you. Even in your rejections, your words spoke of the weight of public opinion, not a lack of feelings for him."So, I'm guessing that you love the passionate and foolish young man who adores you too. But you can't admit it because you're the older one. You believe you should stay rational. While it's acceptable for him to act on impulse, you cannot."You feel obligated to sever this bond, as you believe it's the right thing to do to protect you both from society's judgment. But does the world's opinion really matter so much? You only live once. Would you rather live in fear, caged by the scrutiny of others, or fight courageously for yourself and the one you love?"Your devoted
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When Adrian spoke about her neighbor, his eyes sparkled brightly. It was as if his entire life had been illuminated by her presence.However, his expression dimmed as he continued, "I waited for so long until I finally grew up. But when I confessed to her, she turned me down. She said the 12-year age gap was too much, and people would talk."I don't think age matters. True love can overcome anything. I want to prove to her that people today are more open-minded and that an age gap doesn't have to be an obstacle. I believe that as long as we face it with courage, we’re bound to reach a happy ending."So I'm gathering opinions from strangers. Miss, could you spare a few minutes to help me write down your views? I want her to see that although there will be gossip about us after we are together, there are more people in this world who will understand and support us."Adrian's words made Jessica's heart ache.He was brimming with passion and working tirelessly for love, and it reminde
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Edgar's cryonic capsule was stored deep beneath the ocean.Harry explained to Jessica that the cryonics research team had only constructed a storage facility for the capsules in the deep sea and not a full experimental base.The storage facility was solely for preserving cryonic capsules and was uninhabitable for humans."Ms. Yale, as you probably know, conditions beneath the sea are vastly different from those on land. The low temperatures and immense pressure make constructing an experimental base down there prohibitively expensive."Frankly, our team has always struggled with funding. That's why we could only afford to build a storage facility. To protect the capsules from seawater corrosion, the facility is completely sealed. Even the air has been removed to prevent oxidation of the materials. There's simply no way for humans to enter it."If you insist on seeing Mr. Lawrie, we can use machinery to bring his capsule back to the surface. However, there will be a transportation
