Chapter 365
Stella woke up feeling eyes on her. She rubbed her eyes and there he was-Jasper. Their gazes locked, neither wanting to look away.
"Stella, is this a dream?" His voice was rough, barely a whisper.
Stella tried to smile, but it came out more like a grimace. "Jasper, are you trying to scare me to death?"
Jasper's mind slowly cleared. He reached out and grabbed Stella's hand, this time with a warm, firm grip.
Stella gently touched his pale, gaunt face. "Why were you so reckless, giving your meds to Cooper?"
Jasper covered her hand with his, taking a moment before answering. "Cooper means everything to you. I wanted him to survive, to be there for you when I couldn't."
If he weren't so weak, Stella would have slapped him. "Jasper, you need to love yourself first. If you don't love yourself, how can you love anyone else?"
Jasper didn't argue. He just kept looking at her, unable to break the connection.
Stella leaned closer, resting her head on his chest. "Promise me you won't do anything this foolish again."
"I promise."
"And remember to love yourself."
it. I'll listen
not wanting to let go even for a second.
"He saw the fireworks I set off and braved all
given a nutrient IV and some nourishing soup. As he regained some strength, Stella asked, "What happened with you
storm was brutal, flinging them around. When he came to, they were both injured, Cooper's belly slashed by a flying rock. Stumbling through the storm, they were tossed around multiple times, Jasper's thigh getting injured. They eventually found a cave for shelter, though he had no
guessed. The storm raged on, and with limited medical supplies,
some eyed Cooper hungrily. Jasper held out until the storm stopped, but by then,
a way to save them both.
patted the dog's head. "Good boy." Cooper suddenly broke down, whimpering
Cooper, Jasper tried to sit up,
at the relief camp. She'll be
to rush back, but Jasper and Cooper were too weak. A crowded camp would make caring for them difficult, especially with
but Stella had faith in Rosie.
not to worry if she didn't return
Cooper are a
supplies and scarce food for over ten
condition and adjusting his medication. She focused on a diet of fruits and balanced meals, with milk and eggs
about Rosie. Stella had no choice but to
overwhelming, the area littered with rotting carcasses. They covered their
and couldn't walk. Driving back after
and Cooper, leaving them with
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