18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 277

By the look on Angela's face, it was clear that Lukas had told her about their unexpected encounter. She just didn't expect Stella to drop by.

"I bumped into Lukas yesterday and found out you guys are back in Griffith. I thought I'd come by and see how you're doing."

Angela and Lukas were subletting a room in the house, sharing the living space with Cody and his girl, who occupied the other room.

The small, cramped space was filled to the brim with a hodgepodge of items, leaving little room for much else aside from a bed and a corner for cooking.

Despite feeling under the weather, Angela tidied up and welcomed Stella into their humble abode, "Sorry for the mess. We don't really have a place for visitors."

"No worries, I'm not a stranger," Stella replied, sitting down on the edge of the bed.

"After you guys left, I went with Jasper to Swan Hill Beach. We dabbled in the seafood business for a while. For the past few years, we've been bouncing around Griffith, accepting business when available and studying medical books when not. I heard from Lukas that you haven't been well since the miscarriage. If you don't mind, I could take a look. I've picked up a few things from the books."

Angela looked at her with a bitter smile and a hint of guilt. "I've been a burden to Lukas. He would have been better off without me."

"Don't talk nonsense. You've been together for so long. There's no such thing as being a burden."

"You don't understand, Stella. He has spent so much trying to treat my illness."

you should get better soon. Lukas is an orphan. You gave him a sense of belonging. If you give

was indeed serious. It wasn't incurable, but due to a lack of proper

no big issue, it's just inflammation. Some acupuncture and massage, coupled with

a few points that require assistance. I'll write down

some herbal medicine from her bag, "I brought a few types of herbs. You can start

be traded for a lot of currency. It's a waste to use them

cultivating our herbs, so we didn't need to buy any. What matters now is getting you better." After the massage and acupuncture, Angela

we might just get through it," Stella patted her shoulder. "Get better and start fresh,

to treat their illnesses. With her mouth open, she couldn't bring herself to say anything, only left

as she left. When she reached the roadside, Jasper's car was already waiting, and the two warmly welcomed her. When they

is very poor. It's not just her physical health that's the problem; she also suffers from depression," Stella replied. She could tell that Angela had thoughts of despair and suicide. If it

treated, but mental illnesses are the most tormenting. Jasper pondered

her today, and her cognition and sense of right and wrong are still normal. But living in such a terrible environment and being tormented by dual illnesses, it's only a matter of time before major problems arise," Stella explained. Stella thought for a moment

three friends, two of whom were childhood friends, and Angela had

can be unpredictable in the apocalypse. He hoped Stella would be mindful of the approach

The food and medicine couldn't be returned as they were, and there had to be suitable reasons for giving them to others. First and foremost, Angela's illness needed to

But because of Jasper and the companionship of Rosie and Cooper, her mood had improved significantly, and she no longer needed medication. She could give Angela a portion of it. In addition, the insulin for Aqua Base also belonged to both families. It could be exchanged for the expansion of Arcadia and the

had a girlfriend. To avoid trouble and disputes, the distribution of supplies had to be fair and just, so as not to leave