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 leg

"You think

smart man. If he were planning to use you for his gain, he wouldn't have

acumen. It was impossible to believe Bran

and Bran was like a man who hadn't eaten

out of loyalty, but how many more times

his brother and niece? Were they not hungry as well? If they never crossed paths again, it would be impossible for him to act. But the roast beef was not only in plain

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

a liability. Either we eliminate him, or we make him one

want to dwell on

to be ruthless, especially since Bran was so cunning. Who could ensure he hadn't already

aching with indecision.

to align with the strong, which is understandable. Building a legend requires allies.

are no

us with shared

us one day, potentially out

gut reaction was

in on the secret out of necessity, during moments of life-and- death urgency

up to Rosie out of love and years of trust, as well as the

to align closely, there was

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

decided not to rush. "I'll think about it. We'll talk after we return from

sea voyage was spontaneous, and she

the next morning, she felt the weight of his concern when he learned of her plans. "The sea is unpredictable. You're not in need of

"If we don't look for resources

Daniel resigned himself to her decision. "You're

behind. She can start on the seedlings when the

his emotions, offering a parting admonition. "Take care and

she might not adapt to the

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