Suicide

[Ellie's P.O.V]

"But what's the point of me living? After I was implanted with the chip, I was no longer myself. Dragging this half-human, half-machine body to survive, I couldn't stand this kind of life. "Madam Ellie, after I die, can you remove the chip for me and bury me with my wife and children?" I don't want my soul to be shackled. I can still provide research for you, crack the secrets as soon as possible, and save more innocent people."

The corners of Jean's mouth twitched, revealing a bitter smile.

I felt a lump in my throat. I found it hard to accept his arrangements, but I couldn't stop him. Jean should have been prepared to die long ago.

What else could I say now? He lost his loved ones and family, and what kept him alive these few days was nothing more than helping us find those people and arrest them. Then, it was his wife and children that he could not let go of.