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.

people coming and going. However, there were more onlookers, and very few

but the needs of the stall owners were remarkably consistent: food, coal, or medicine. They came every day but left empty-handed

only

before the disaster. The stall was filled with pet supplies and toys, deworming medicine, fur conditioners, grooming tools, nail clippers, etc. If

since she

a leash, a grooming tool, and deworming medicine

took everything she might

was a bit excited and held up

might be a lot for others, but not for Stella. Not wanting to reveal her wealth, she

agree, hurriedly reduced the price, "Two pounds. I really can't go any lower. I have a

his eyes sunk deep into their sockets, giving

moved forward, Stella finally spoke, "Two pounds of

for a moment before excitedly saying, "Three

under the pretext of looking for her purse, took out three pounds of broken rice from Arcadia and put it in a black plastic

see it and pose a threat. He gave Stella the items and explained how to use the deworming medicine

Rosie was picking

having trouble choosing, "Which

orange, or blue. Looking

came up with an

took one out of his pocket and waved it in front of Stella, "It's genuine, and the quality is

meant. Why did

If you get pregnant again, it could be

buy some to keep at home. They can be used repeatedly, guaranteed to be worth

Arcadia had three thousand of them, and she would never use them, she decided to ask the price of the condoms. She was wrapped from head to toe with only her

she seemed to forget

one finger, "Five pounds of white