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.

looked her over carefully. She had taken good care of herself. Seeing her after so long, he seemed much more affectionate than she

needing a moment to settle her nerves. "How have you

thinking he might not pull through. He had completed the missions given by the state

was a chance. Facing death, he never flinched, but when it came to his daughter, the fear of rejection was palpable in his voice, tinged with an unmistakable guilt. "Stella, I'm sorry. I wasn't there

temples, thinking about his life of sacrifice, the words just wouldn't come out.

was still by Daniel's side. Sensing the awkwardness between father and daughter, he quickly smoothed things over. "Sir, it's getting late. Stella and her companions have traveled a long way; they should probably head back to the city

eager and anxious. "Right, let's

yourself. We can stay here tonight and head

no trouble at all." Mark, ever so perceptive, swiftly picked up Stella's bag. "The chief's home is a bit more spacious, and we've kept rooms ready for you. There's no need for formalities among

you really don't feel comfortable, I'll

people. Whether it's

but instead looked to Jasper

Jasper even hoped she would give Daniel a chance to make amends. He understood her well; if she truly held no feelings she wouldn't have reacted so strongly at the mention of Griffith, a name that was also a signal Daniel had released to the world in

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 too slow. In the face of land sinking into the

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