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To Ethan’s astonishment, the first experiment with the Chronicle delivered a cryptic message from the future: "Send Ethan Whyte." However, a reluctant Ethan expresses his disbelief and desire not to abandon his sick wife.
Struggles and Revelations: Confronting the Past
Ethan’s internal conflict intensifies as Jude persuades him that finding a cure is the only hope for Xanthe. The pact of friendship and familial love is further complicated by Ethan's traumatic past—his father’s abandonment and the death of his mother are burdens he bears heavily on his conscience.