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."

an orphan. You gave him a sense of belonging. If you

condition was indeed serious. It wasn't incurable, but due to a

big issue, it's just inflammation. Some acupuncture and massage, coupled with some medication, should do the

require assistance.

massage, Stella performed acupuncture on Angela. She then took out some herbal medicine from her bag, "I brought a few types of herbs. You can

did you get all these herbs?" Angela asked in surprise. "These could be traded for a lot

the cost. The weather has been good this year. Jasper and I have been cultivating our herbs, so we didn't need to buy any.

times. If we lend each other a hand, we might just get through it," Stella patted her shoulder. "Get

their pockets to treat their illnesses. With

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

tell that Angela

Jasper pondered for a moment and asked, "What do you

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

to help Angela. She only had three friends, two of whom were childhood friends, and Angela had

focus on self-improvement; when times are good, one should help others. Jasper had no objections, but he knew that people's hearts can be unpredictable in the apocalypse. He hoped Stella would be mindful of the approach and methods, so as not to lose even the sense of camaraderie in the

understood this well. The food and medicine couldn't be returned as they were, and there had to be suitable reasons for

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 cruise ship. Their contributions could

avoid trouble and disputes, the distribution of supplies had to be fair and just, so as not to leave room for complaints from either