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."

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

to a lack of proper medication, her condition had worsened

inflammation. Some acupuncture and massage,

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

then took out some herbal medicine from

surprise. "These could be traded for a lot of currency. It's a waste to use

been good this year. Jasper and I have been cultivating our herbs, so we didn't need to buy any. What matters now is getting you better." After the massage and acupuncture, Angela felt much better. "Stella, thank

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

to share her meal, but both families had emptied their pockets to treat their illnesses. With her mouth open, she couldn't bring herself to say anything,

she reached the roadside, Jasper's car was already waiting, and the two warmly welcomed her. When they arrived home, Jasper finally spoke up,

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

the most tormenting. Jasper pondered for a moment and

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

help Angela. She only had three friends, two

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

had to be suitable

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 cruise ship. Their contributions could not be erased. If conditions allowed, Stella should return

the distribution of supplies had to be fair and just, so as not to leave room for