18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 128

Katie, a prudent woman, would often inquire about the growth of the potatoes on the 18th floor. She would inform her son and grandson to make advance arrangements for frost-resistant agents. Little by little, she had accumulated a big bucket full over a span of three

months.

When Stella asked for help, Katie readily agreed. She gave out five pounds of antifreeze and declined to accept any potatoes from Stella.

The potatoes were in exchange for the original ones, and she didn't like owing favors. Facing the Moore family's generosity, she secretly slipped a frozen slab of bacon into the bag.

Not a lot, just about a pound. Bacon was a luxury, more than enough to compensate for the antifreeze.

They almost ended up in a quarrel over the exchange. Stella wasn't good at social interactions. She quickly left with the antifreeze.

Katie shook her head, "That child is so stubborn. Everything has to be clear-cut."

She picked up the potatoes from the 18th floor and looked at them, "I was worried she wouldn't know how to plant them, but she's doing better than us."

...

It took Stella two days to plant all the potatoes after getting the antifreeze.

The pots she found weren't enough, so Jasper nailed together some planks and made a few troughs. Together, they planted 100 pounds of potatoes. Not only was the balcony full, but also the corridors and stairs were all occupied. Jasper was no slacker when it came to labor. He took on all the physically demanding tasks, while Stella did the lighter ones.

The supplemental lighting wasn't sufficient, so it had to be done in batches and at different time intervals. Jasper was the one taking care of it, and he never asked Stella for help.

"What do you want to eat?"

"Anything, I'm not picky."

She didn't order anything since she was a freeloader. She would eat more of what she liked and less of what she didn't.

believe that she had been eating there for three months. Really, she hadn't contributed a single grain of rice or piece of vegetable. But she kept track

him. He cooked every meal and never let her wash the dishes. He didn't even mind that Cooper ate a lot. This almost broke Stella's

not something Cody could help with. He had never been successful in

you

After hearing the whole story, he was immediately anxious, "Stella,

He was actually scolding

strong, capable of earning money, and he can work and help you alleviate loneliness." This was the first time Lukas was so disappointed with her, "You're so smart, how can you be so confused about this? If Jasper were gay, I would have made a move on him, he wouldn't have

could have a meal as long as you worked hard. Now, it's too difficult to have a

fact, we are risking our lives for

someone by your side, someone who stands in front of you when danger arises. You don't have to be as guarded when facing them as you do with strangers. That's true happiness." For the first time in her life, Stella heard Lukas say so much, and it

a woman, and everyone in the orphanage knew he always relied on

bit curious and asked in a low voice,

few puffs before saying, "At first, I just felt safe with her, but now I can't do without her. You're capable, Cody is smart, but I have nothing, and my body is

had their struggles, but what could you do? Crying in front of them? Tears

getting better, and he could earn money to support his woman.

You need a companion to face the storms. Don't close yourself off or lose the ability to love just because you've been hurt by Hector. I think you didn't get it wrong this time.

no forever in the apocalypse. If you're tired or you feel you two are not suitable, just break up. Why bother overthinking

room, he declared his loyalty

what he said, Stella felt a bit confused, but also enlightened. She continued to mooch off

usually easygoing Jasper suddenly became aggressive, suppressing Stella

him and slammed against the wall, "You still want to

was about to speak, Jasper suddenly lowered his

was shocked, her face turning beet

try that move again, I'll kiss

her ferocity, it was not impossible that he

face

to push him away, but he didn't