18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 110

Facing his invitation, Stella flatly declined, "No thank you, we're just civilians."

Evan shifted his gaze to Jasper, saying, "What about you? If I'm not mistaken, you have a military background. The country needs people like you now. Have you considered joining us?" Rosie, taken aback, instinctively clung to his arm, "Jasper."

Jasper, calming his sister, responded, "I've been discharged due to an injury. Our parents are dead, and I have to take care of my little sister."

"I'm sorry," said Evan, somewhat regretful. "If you change your mind, you can always find me at the police station."

They got in the car and left. With plenty of time to spare, they headed to the mall.

Throughout the journey, Jasper was solemn and silent. Although he was usually a man of few words, Stella could tell something was off. He seemed a bit downcast. Could Evan's words have affected him?

It was possible. Military men were known for their spirit of sacrifice and dedication, and his skills were definitely up to par. His discharge due to injury could just be a ruse.

He probably had deeper secrets, and only retired because he had no choice. Yet, the responsibilities and mission of a soldier were still tormenting him.

People always had to make choices. You can't please everyone.

Rosie held her brother's hand, a smile appearing involuntarily in her eyes.

Stella couldn't help but lower her head, just as Cooper looked up, his eyes reflecting her full image.

Cody and Lukas were fooling around in front, with Angela following behind.

The mall was crowded, and for safety reasons, Stella put the dog in her backpack and entered the bustling market.

It was her first time here, but Cody and the others had been here several times and were familiar with the place.

during the flood, with people coming and going. However, there were

on the stalls were varied, but the needs of the stall owners were remarkably consistent: food,

wanted and could only walk and

who used to run a pet clinic before the disaster. The stall was filled with pet supplies and toys, deworming medicine, fur conditioners, grooming tools, nail clippers, etc. If it were before the disaster, he would be making a

dog since she hadn't

a

mind spending on the dog and took everything she

a bit excited and held up three fingers. Just

Not wanting to reveal her wealth, she didn't rush to accept, but instead pretended to

price, "Two pounds. I really can't go any lower. I have

was thin as a rail, his eyes sunk deep into their sockets, giving him a

the others moved forward, Stella finally spoke, "Two pounds of white rice or three pounds of broken rice, which one do you

aback for a moment before excitedly

took out three pounds

took it and stuffed it into his thick clothes, fearing that someone would see it and pose a threat. He gave Stella

away. Rosie was picking a hairband, and he

having trouble choosing, "Which

pink, orange, or blue. Looking at what Jasper chose. It's all

a shrewd man, saw the protective stance of the man behind the woman and came up with an idea. He

out of his pocket and waved it in

meant. Why did

the current situation, it's hard enough for you two with a child. If you get pregnant again, it could be life-threatening. The child might

promoting his product, "Miss, buy some to keep at home. They can be

very embarrassed. But considering that Arcadia had three thousand of them, and she would never use them, she decided to ask the price of the condoms. She was

she seemed to forget that Jasper was

up one finger, "Five pounds of white