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."

better soon. Lukas is an orphan. You gave him a

It wasn't incurable, but due to a lack of proper medication, her

acupuncture and massage, coupled with some medication, should do the

require assistance. I'll write

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

in surprise. "These could be

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,

Stella patted her shoulder. "Get

With her mouth open, she couldn't bring herself to say anything, only left with a heart full

already waiting, and the two warmly welcomed her. When they arrived home,

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 weren't for her feelings and guilt towards Lukas, she might not have been

be treated, but mental illnesses are the most tormenting. Jasper pondered for a moment

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 and

friends, two of

help others. Jasper had no objections, but he knew that people's hearts can be unpredictable in the apocalypse. He hoped

they were, and there had to be suitable reasons for giving them to others. First

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

that Cody had a girlfriend. To avoid trouble and disputes, the distribution of supplies had to be fair