Chapter 137:

“This story is quite long. I’ll tell you later,” Justin said as he changed out of the patient gown and into another outfit. “I’ll go first, and if anyone asks, just tell them I’ve passed away. Remember to provide a death certificate as well.”

He spoke, then quickly left. But just as Justin’s hand touched the cold surgical room door handle, Ace’s hesitant voice suddenly rang out:

“Hey...”

Justin turned back, seeing Ace’s eyes still filled with astonishment. Perhaps he hadn’t been able to process the amount of information Justin had just disclosed.

Indeed... this news would be shocking to someone he had just reunited with.

Justin looked at Ace, straight into his eyes, but after a moment passed, Ace still said nothing. Just stood there and looked at him. Justin had little time, and he was in a hurry, so he grunted as a reminder to Ace.

Upon hearing that, Ace seemed to startle, as if someone had turned a robot off and then back on again. His once frozen gaze returned to normal, and he gla