18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 124

Chapter 124

For a six-year-old, the kid was doing pretty darn well. Jasper's parenting was a success. However, in this situation, it seemed inappropriate to have outsiders involved.

Stella patted her belly, "I can't eat anymore. I am so full I could sleep. I gotta go lie down. See ya tonight." She grabbed her dog and made a hasty exit.

Rosie clung to her brother's arm, "I'm sorry, Jasper."

He comforted her, "You didn't do anything wrong. But things are different now. People are hungry out there. If they knew we had good stuff, they'd come to steal it with knives. We'd lose not just our goods, but your brother or Stella could get hurt. You wouldn't want that, would you?"

Rosie was frightened and buried herself into her brother's chest, "I don't want you to die. I miss mom and dad."

"Don't worry. Even if mom and dad aren't here, I'll protect you."

Sometimes, pain was the best teacher.

Jasper quietly comforted her, all while teaching her a valuable lesson.

"I won't tell anyone about it, not even Cooper," Rosie promised.

As the temperature continued to drop, their routines consisted of staying warm and practicing survival skills. The potatoes that Stella had planted didn't require her constant attention; Jasper took good care of them.

Even if her secret base, Arcadia, was exposed, Stella had to keep up appearances. Jasper didn't know exactly what she had, after all. So about once a week, she would venture out, "Need anything?" "No, thanks."

Each time, she would return with her bag full of supplies and her dog in tow.

Just as she was about to head out this time, Jasper suddenly spoke up, "Let's go together."

Caught off guard, Stella tried to protest, "Shouldn't someone stay at the 18th floor? How about we take turns?"

"No need," Jasper dismissed her concern, "The Moore family is off today. We can just tell them."

to them,

ready, there was no point

18th

home, or do you

tilted his head, then turned around and fetched a large

sighed. She wasn't thrilled about carrying a dog that weighed nearly

leaving a small opening for him to

hand, "Let's

Moore family, they left the building with Cooper and

new job opportunities, those who lacked the skills or the will to rob others chose

no longer an option unless absolutely necessary. With no security patrols around, Stella decided to take out her weapon-a high-quality

the sudden turn of events, decided to

"You're so cool,

in layers of clothing, ran up to them, "Do you

over a thousand condoms? She firmly declined,

pleaded, "You're my life savior. Can you find a way to

have any more." Stella tried to suppress her fear

do you need? I have all sorts

Stella found them too expensive. She turned to Jasper, "What do you need?" Jasper thought for a moment, then asked Monkey,

surprised, "What do you

hardened, "Do you have

pots are plastic. They won't last long in this

knew that she still had several large planting pots in Arcadia. However, Jasper probably wanted to plant a large quantity of

goods. Monkey did a quick calculation, "I have about 30 pots, 30*80 in size, and 200 pounds of mixed fertilizer. What will you trade for them?" "Liquor, the kind

was thrilled, "But you're asking for a lot. I'll need 5 bottles of the liquor." Stella wasn't about to be taken advantage of, "One

"That's not how you

If we don't want this, who are you going to sell

We'll come to you if we have any

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