All Chapters of Wiping Away Traces of You: Chapter 21 - Chapter 25

"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

"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

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,