He transferred all his savings to Andre and instructed him to build a new cryo- casket storage facility at Starry Moon Bay . Gemma had always loved the stars , and Starry Moon Bay was known for its breathtaking starry skies and a lake as beautiful as the moon itself . The deep sea was too dark and cold for his Gemma . Once the new facility was complete , he and Gemma would be moved there to sleep under the romantic stars for a thousand years . During their slumber , the star he had gifted her would guard them . In addition to Starry Moon Bay , Murphy planned for several other locations to host cryo - casket facilities and experimental bases . Once all the plans were finalized , he 1/3 Chapter 22 +25 Bonus lay down in his cryo - casket . As the countdown to freezing began , Murphy closed his eyes . There was no fear , and only a single thought filled his mind , ' Gemma , don't be afraid . I'm here with you . ' " Begin cooling ! " At Andre's command , an overwhelming cold enveloped Murphy . Yet , within the icy embrace , it was his boundless love for Gemma that consumed him . In moments , the freezing was complete , and the lives of Murphy and Gemma were paused . They were encased in ice . While their time stood still , the world outside continued to move forward . Decades passed like the blink of an eye . Fifty whole years had gone by . A great thinker once said that human progress did not move at a steady pace - it was more like a chain reaction , sometimes experiencing explosive leaps in a short span , followed by periods of stagnation . It took humanity thousands of years to move from ancient times to the modern era . Yet modern technological advancements were not the product of those millennia- they emerged in just a few short decades of explosive growth . The development of thawing and medical technology far outpaced Murphy's expectations . With significant funding , the cryogenics research team perfected the thawing process in less than ten years . However , at that time , lymphoma had yet to be cured , so Andre chose not to wake Murphy and Gemma . So , fifty years later , after tireless efforts by thousands of scientists and doctors , that said cancer was finally curable . The moment to awaken Murphy and Gemma had arrived . Now 89 years old , Andre had retired over 20 years earlier . Yet on the day of their awakening , he returned to the laboratory , determined to witness the reunion of these two lovers who had defied time for each other . 2/3 Chooter 22 However , Andre was not the only one awaiting their return - there was another mysterious guest present at the base , eager to witness Murphy and Gemma's reunion after 50 years . Support Share +25 Bonus 3