Chapter 541

Jasper leaned in, eager to hear any updates Bran might have about the Ocean Point Naval Station. When Bran didn't volunteer any information, Jasper broke the silence. "So, what's new at the base since we left?"

Bran looked momentarily caught off guard. "It's been good. Not long after you guys left, they started reclaiming land for new islands. I even ran into Dr. Collin at the clinic one time, and he asked about you two."

"Everyone at the base valued you both highly. Director Jiang often sighed and said, 'Either they've run into pirates or their sub malfunctioned. It's probably more bad luck than good-seems like the best always go first."

Jasper's gaze grew distant. "Do you believe that?"

Bran, slouched against the wall with a shoe in hand, had a tired yet roguish air about him. "Bro-in-law, can I still come by for a meal when I'm hungry?"

"Of course, if you're hungry, come on over."

With Jasper's promise, Bran waved casually and left.

After closing the gate, Jasper returned inside, thinking about their plans. "The least suspicious way to build a greenhouse is to go scavenging."

Stella had considered this too. "People have scoured this area for hundreds of miles."

"There's one place that's hardly been searched."

Stella's eyes lit up. "The ocean."

Survivors lacked tools, and the military was constrained by fuel shortages. A ghost ship laden with supplies appearing on the vast ocean wouldn't be too far-fetched, would it?

They wouldn't be stealing from the military, and with Daniel's status, who'd dare question or investigate her?

They needed to act fast, setting sail tomorrow.

After discussing the pressing matters, Stella brought up Bran, unsure of his

intentions that evening. "What do you think he's up to?"

his temples. "He's looking for a

"You think he wants to threaten

for his gain, he wouldn't have warned you explicitly

acumen. It was impossible to believe Bran had

Bran

temptation once out of loyalty, but how many

well? If they never crossed paths again, it would be impossible for him to act. But the roast beef was not only in

want to speak ill of family, but in a post-apocalyptic world,

we eliminate him, or we make him

had thought as much but didn't want to dwell on

especially since Bran was so cunning. Who could ensure he hadn't already shared the

with indecision. "What do

and he has a desire to align with the strong, which is understandable. Building a legend requires allies. As

no perpetual friends, only perpetual

us with shared interests than to wait for

one day, potentially

deepened. Her gut reaction was to

Jasper in on the secret out of necessity, during moments

opened up to Rosie out of love and years of trust, as well as the impossibility of concealing the truth any

closely, there was an 80% chance he wouldn't

a post-apocalyptic world left Stella feeling the risk was too

"I'll think about it. We'll talk after we return from

sea voyage was spontaneous, and she needed to inform the

outside the next morning, she felt the weight of his concern when he learned of her plans. "The sea is unpredictable.

for resources now, it'll only get harder. The harsh

was resolute, Daniel resigned himself to her

start on the seedlings when

his emotions, offering a parting admonition. "Take care

adapt

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