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

each other tightly, not wanting to let go even for a second. Jasper felt her tears and

shoulder. "He saw the fireworks I set off and braved all the

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

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 injured, Cooper's belly slashed by a flying rock. Stumbling through the storm,

The storm raged on, and with limited medical supplies, Jasper tended to Cooper's wounds, rationing most of their food and water for the

until the storm stopped, but by then, he couldn't move

He never imagined Cooper would not only protect him but also find a way to save them both. Maybe it was fate if

"Good boy." Cooper suddenly

tried to sit up, anxiety clear in

She's volunteering at the relief camp. She'll be

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

stayed in Arcadia for three days, but Stella had

return for a few days.

wait until you and Cooper are a bit stronger. No need

medical supplies and scarce food

his condition and adjusting his medication. She focused on a diet of fruits

more days passed, and Jasper grew anxious about Rosie. Stella had no

overwhelming, the area littered with rotting

were severe; he had hurt his thigh and twisted his back and couldn't walk.

Jasper and Cooper, leaving them with food, water, and a weapon. "Stay here. I'll bring Rosie

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