18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 365

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

to let go even for a second. Jasper felt her tears and stroked

the fireworks I set off and braved all

some nourishing soup. As he regained some strength, Stella asked, "What happened with

chaos. He hadn't been able to hold onto his sister's hand but had managed to clutch Cooper. The dust storm was brutal, flinging them around. When he came to, they were both

on, and with limited medical supplies,

some eyed Cooper hungrily. Jasper held out until the storm stopped, but by then, he couldn't move and had to let Cooper go. But Cooper didn't

that, Jasper couldn't know. He never imagined Cooper would not only protect him but also find a way to save them both. Maybe it

"Good boy." Cooper suddenly broke

Jasper tried to sit up, anxiety clear in

worry about Rosie. She's volunteering at the relief camp. She'll

Cooper were too weak. A crowded camp would make caring for them difficult, especially with

for three days, but Stella had faith in Rosie. "She's sensible; she

leaving, Stella had told Rosie not to worry if she didn't return

Cooper are a bit stronger.

had survived on limited medical supplies and scarce food for over ten days, even the strongest body

on a diet of fruits and balanced meals, with milk and eggs as

more days passed, and Jasper grew anxious about Rosie. Stella had no choice but to leave Arcadia

littered with rotting carcasses.

twisted his back and couldn't walk. Driving back after the storm and rain

spot to hide Jasper and Cooper, leaving them with food,

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