18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 85

The moment Stella spoke, the woman's face turned ghostly pale with fear, not daring to utter another word. Afraid that Stella hadn't vented her anger fully, she quickly turned and left.

The others, terrified and sweating, kept silent, not daring to say a word. They, too, were perplexed, wondering why they had meddled in others' business. Afraid of being targeted by the ruthless Stella, they also hastily left. Cooper, having freed himself from his leash, rushed towards Stella, scratching her anxiously and whining, as if to say, "What's the matter, Stella?"

Stella stroked his head, comforting him. "It's okay."

Rosie ran to Stella, her face full of concern. "Sister, are you okay?"

The concern from the two was evident, making Stella feel a warmth in her heart. Even in this chaotic apocalyptic world, there were still people who cared for her.

The Moore family's father and son were also scared and relieved. "Glad you're okay."

The brick hit Jasper pretty hard and Stella was worried he might have fractured a bone. "Are you sure you're okay?"

Jasper moved his shoulder and a flash of pain showed in his eyes. "Should be... fine."

Seeing his less-than-nimble movements, Stella knew that even if his bones hadn't been damaged, his soft tissues were definitely bruised.

Joey suggested, "We should go home, and if it gets worse, we will go to the hospital."

The doctors, heeding the government's call, were still treating patients, but one had to fend for themselves when it came to medications. They needed an experienced orthopedic doctor to give them peace of mind. Jasper switched the load to his other shoulder, and Stella followed behind, pushing the sled, keeping an eye on his movements.

He was hurt. There was no denying it.

Rosie was worried for her brother, she wiped her eyes but didn't cry.

When they got back to Sunrise Sanctuary, Angela and her crew helped with the moving. Upon hearing about Jasper's injury, they were shocked. He was so strong, how could he be injured?

party didn't tell the residents of

glanced at Stella

year and her knowledge was limited, she knew

Cooper didn't want to leave, but Stella's expression was serious,

up for winter, so it took a few layers to get to his thermal undershirt. His posture was rigid, not knowing

was also a little embarrassed, but she pulled back the collar

hurt, but it didn't feel like his bone. There was an occasional twitching sensation,

tissue bruise. You'll need some time to recover." Thankfully he was

on it, and you should take some anti-inflammatory

medicine last time,

on using his own and Stella didn't argue, but his medicinal alcohol had frozen. Stella went back to her place to get hers. "I have a small bottle at

jar in Arcadia into a water bottle. Afraid he would suspect something, she poured some hot water into a basin

wasn't used to being shirtless in front of a girl. He changed into a sleeveless workout shirt, bundling the rest of his

the medicinal alcohol, massaging it in with

was a bit awkward.

have totally avoided it. It

for interfering either. What about next time?

need to take care of yourself and not take too many risks next time. Look at how scared Rosie

known his limits, but Stella didn't want to owe him. Owing someone a favor was

needed. Before leaving, Stella reminded him, "Keep an eye on it

"You're welcome." After all, he was

took a shower and settled on the couch

on the 18th floor got along well. They were not the type to

cold, treated Stella better than Cody and the others. But this was the end of the world, a time of life and death. Everyone would naturally look out for themselves first. Even if they were on the same team, Jasper didn't need to take the hit for

and the others, it would make sense. After all, Stella and Cody grew up in the same orphanage and had a solid foundation of friendship. They would instinctively help each other