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."

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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.

every day. She couldn'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 of how much

it was Stella who couldn't keep up. She had never seen a man who could keep his cool like him. He cooked every meal and

frustrated that she secretly sought Lukas' advice. This was not something Cody could help with. He had never been successful in

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experience with love than Lukas. After hearing the whole story, he was immediately anxious, "Stella, are you

was actually scolding

free laborer. He's 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,

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

In fact, we are risking our lives

staying alive. The key is having someone by your side, someone who stands in front of you when danger arises. You don't have to

the orphanage knew he always relied on women. But he never got

in a low voice, "Do you

"At first, I just felt safe with her, but now I can't do without

could you do? Crying in front of them? Tears

grateful for the disaster. His health was getting better, and he could earn money to

get it wrong this time. Jasper is much better than Hector. I may not be as good as you and Cody in other aspects, but I'm pretty accurate when it comes to reading people. I guarantee you won't be wrong this time. Just give yourself a

in the apocalypse. If you're tired or you feel you two are not suitable,

room, he declared his loyalty to Angela, "Honey, I

about what he said, Stella felt a bit confused, but also enlightened. She continued

during their evening training, the usually easygoing Jasper suddenly became aggressive, suppressing Stella at

desperate and used her secret move. Her sneak attack failed, and she was caught by him and slammed against the wall, "You still want to try that?" Stella came

about to speak, Jasper suddenly lowered his head

was shocked, her face turning beet red, "What are you

you try that move again, I'll kiss

ferocity, it was not impossible that

face

to push him away, but