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

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

the fireworks I set off and

As he regained some strength, Stella

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

was as Stella had guessed. The storm raged on, and with limited medical supplies, Jasper tended

by then, he couldn't move and had to let Cooper go. But Cooper didn't leave; he

only protect him but also find a way to save them both. Maybe it was fate if Cooper hadn't seen the fireworks, Jasper might never

dog's head. "Good boy." Cooper suddenly

to sit up, anxiety clear

Rosie. She's volunteering at the

Jasper and Cooper were too weak. A crowded camp would make caring

Arcadia for three days, but Stella had faith in Rosie. "She's sensible; she won't wander

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

wait until you and Cooper are a bit stronger.

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

monitoring his condition and adjusting his medication. She focused on a diet of fruits and balanced meals, with milk

and Jasper grew anxious about Rosie. Stella had no choice

stench around the cave was overwhelming, the area littered with rotting carcasses. They covered their mouths

injuries were severe; he had hurt his thigh and twisted his back and couldn't walk. Driving back after the storm and rain was unlikely. Taking two injured companions would be

Jasper and Cooper, leaving them with food, water, and a

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