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.

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 she ate. She wanted to see

had never seen a man who could keep his cool like him. He

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

you want

more experience with love than Lukas. After hearing the whole story, he was immediately

He was actually

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 a chance with you." Stella was shocked. She seriously doubted Lukas'

not like the old days when you could have a meal as long as you worked hard. Now,

bring back a lot of good things every month. In fact, we are risking our lives for

you love someone or not isn't as crucial as 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 be as guarded when facing them as you do with strangers. That's true happiness." For the first time in her life,

orphanage knew he always relied on women. But he never got angry and always had a smile

a bit curious and asked in a low voice, "Do you really love

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

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

for the disaster. His health was getting better, and he could earn money to support his woman. The feeling of standing upright was

Hector. I think you didn't 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

you're tired or

and returning to his room, he declared

but also enlightened. She continued to

evening training, the usually

was cornered, became desperate and used her secret move. Her sneak attack failed, and she was caught by him and slammed against

speak, Jasper suddenly lowered his head and kissed

shocked, her face turning

move

ferocity, it was not impossible that he would have been seriously

embarrassed and turned her face

push him