18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 278

"Stella?" An excited voice echoed through the house as Cody hurriedly came out of the room, embracing Stella tightly. "Finally, you're here! We went searching for you at the Sunrise Sanctuary when we got back to Griffith, but it was all in ruins. We thought something had happened to you and Jasper. Hey, where is Jasper?"

Hearing the familiar voice, Stella felt

wave of relief. Good to know Cody was still his goofy self.

However, he had changed quite a bit. He was tougher and more mature.

Unlike Lukas and Angela, there was still light in his eyes.

Probably from all the hard knocks they'd taken, his spirit was stronger than ever, especially after finding love. Even if he stumbled, he could get back up quickly.

Stella smiled, "He had some things to take care of at home. He'll come next time."

"Come here, let me introduce you." Cody naturally wrapped his arm around his girl's waist, "Stella, this is my girlfriend, Kitty. Kitty, this is Stella, the one we always talk about. We all grew up together."

Kitty was no beauty queen, with a stern face and a cold aura, but she had a fantastic figure.

After three years of hardships, Cody looked tougher and stood with newfound confidence.

Stella greeted with a smile, then punched Cody playfully, "Congratulations, you've

emerged from the house, ruffling his messy hair,

entered the house, lightly patting Lukas, "How's Angela

was tidying up a place for her to sit, "He massages

room smelled of cigarettes and medicine, probably because Angela had just taken their

good spirits, Stella felt relieved. Three years into the catastrophe, they were all still alive and able to reunite, which

had happened since they parted ways, "Jasper and I have been doing business by the sea, selling some medicine, and have managed to save up

a notebook from her bag, "When you guys left, you left some food and medicine. The food has been eaten, and some of the medicine that was about to

of medicine, "The rest is in here. You guys can

took out some dried seafood and corn, "I didn't dare to bring too much over because I was worried about the safety here. If you need

Cody, "I've kept a record of what we got in exchange for the near-expiry medicine. You can use it to get more food or medicine, or if you need something specific, I can find someone to trade for it." Back at the 18th floor, Stella and Jasper had taken great care of

Angela. After two years of witnessing the worst of humanity, where people would fight to the death over a moldy piece of bread, like her own family, Stella remained unchanged, still willing to take care of

window, her eyes misty with unshed

refuse, "Stella, this was supposed to be for you and Jasper. We just made up an excuse because we were afraid you wouldn't accept it. We may

"When we went to get the medicine, Jasper and I were part of it. We don't need your share. Use it for

be polite then. When we can afford

to pass the time. Angela picked out a box of fever reducer, "Stella, this medicine

won't be polite either." Stella gladly accepted, "Check the notebook and let me know in advance if you need anything, I'll figure out how to get