If she wakes up and I'm not by her side , she'll feel so lonely , " Murphy said quietly . " And I'll never let her feel that way again . " Andre froze at first , then let out a heavy sigh . 1/3 Chapter 21 +25 Bonus " Mr. Townsend , I understand how deeply you love Ms. Kirk , but love isn't everything in life , " Andre said earnestly . " I feel it's my duty to remind you that while your time will stand still in the cryo - casket , the lives of your family and friends will continue . " A thousand years from now , when you wake up , your loved ones - your friends and family - may all be long gone . " Patients with terminal illnesses have no choice . Freezing is their only hope of survival . But you're different . You're healthy . You have the opportunity to live a full , happy , and fulfilling life in the world you know , surrounded by those who care about you . " Are you truly willing to give up your family , your friends , and everything you have now for the sake of love and join Ms. Kirk in eternal sleep ? " Murphy did not hesitate when he was faced with Andre's heartfelt question . " You don't need to persuade me . I've already made up my mind . He knew the future would be a completely unfamiliar world . But that only made him more resolute . He would freeze himself to accompany his little rose , ensuring that when she woke up , she would not be afraid . She had told him once that he was her only connection to the world . If that were the case , then he would stand by her side , enduring thousands of frozen years together and stepping into the future as one . " Mr. Townsend , your devotion to Ms. Kirk is deeply moving , but I must caution you . " Andre sighed before continuing , " The process of safely thawing a human body remains theoretical . While every researcher here is passionate about finding a solution , we have to acknowledge that there's still a chance we may fail . " If we fail , you and Ms. Kirk might never wake up . "