18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 530

Chapter 530

Stella's mind went blank.

When she decided to come to Griffith, she had pictured countless scenarios of meeting Daniel again, even thought about the setting for their casual, nonchalant greeting.

But now, face-to-face with him, she couldn't muster a single word.

He had aged-thinner, with strands of white hair at his temples-but he looked well. Years in the military had shaped him into a man of calm restraint, yet he couldn't help but move forward and wrap Stella in a tight embrace. "How have you been?"

He had tried everything to find her, but to no avail. And now, here she was, in the flesh.

Daniel's nerves were so intense he felt his heart almost go numb. He had seen her in his dreams countless times, always in bloody nightmares. Waking up in a sweat, lying there until dawn.

Aside from Jasper, Stella had never been hugged like this by anyone. The shoulders were broad, the embrace enveloping. Was this what a fatherly hug felt like?

Stella felt disoriented, her head spinning.

good care of herself. Seeing her after so long, he seemed much more affectionate than she

a moment to settle her nerves. "How have

had completed the missions given by the state to the best of his ability, fulfilling his duty. At the brink of death, his greatest regret was never having

Facing death, he never flinched, but when it came to his

the words just wouldn't come out. Deep down, did she really hold no resentment? As a beneficiary

things over. "Sir, it's getting late. Stella and her companions have

eager and anxious.

"There's no need to trouble yourself. We can stay here tonight

perceptive, swiftly picked up Stella's bag. "The chief's home is a bit more spacious, and we've kept rooms ready for

for the night. If you really don't feel comfortable, I'll find another place

You don't need to feel burdened; we can just interact as ordinary people. Whether it's for the rare metals you've found for the base, or the medicine

that, Stella couldn't muster a refusal but instead looked to

truly held no feelings she wouldn't have reacted

Daniel wouldn't use a car unless necessary. Upon hearing the news of her arrival, he had driven through the night, worried she might leave. Mark nearly floored the accelerator, and yet Daniel still found the pace

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