18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 554

Chapter 554

In a world torn apart by disasters, everyone had their share of pain. Many nights, haunted by nightmares, they found it hard to muster the will to carry on.

Poppy sidled up to Rosie. "Sis, we've caught her red-handed. Should we take her to the police?"

Rosie walked over to the middle-aged woman. "We'll pay you what you're owed, but you're no longer welcome here."

She then turned to the crowd of workers, her young, beautiful face stern. "This is your first and last warning. If anything like this happens again, it's straight to the police, no questions asked, and you'll never work here again."

Josef waved his hand, dispersing the crowd. "Alright, everyone, back to it!"

He pulled the planting crew aside for a quick pep talk, stressing the importance of valuing their jobs.

With the situation handled, Stella and Jasper quietly slipped away.

Stella had gained a newfound respect for Poppy. The young girl showed promise, perhaps even more than Bran. She had a sharp eye and was willing to get her hands dirty, unconcerned with appearances.

Rosie kept her cool, not letting minor annoyances tarnish her image. She carried herself like a true farm owner, a stark contrast to her previous silence at Ocean Point Naval Station when she had ignored a colleague sneaking food.

Different situations required different approaches, but she always maintained a sense of kindness. Stella was content. How far Rosie would go was now up to her own destiny.

That evening, Daniel came home. Stella had popped next door to share the news of her enlistment. "We report in two days."

Daniel, who had been following the news, commented, "The department's been specially formed to tally Kindle Chest numbers and supplies for commendations. You might have to travel the world. Confident you'll gather enough?"

"I'll give it my all, but I won't risk our lives for it," she replied firmly.

Daniel nodded. "Good, it's important to know your limits."

interested in working at the hospital?" Stella

all the Kindle Chests we can, you

paused before responding,

mentioned, "I'll personally

stern gaze softened with

couldn't help but retort, "What about you? Don't just worry about me." Father

at the farm. Instead, she optimistically said, "Sis, we'll finish seeding Greenhouse One

time, no rush," Stella assured

cans of fruit and joined Jasper to visit Mark. Mark lived in a modest civilian area, sharing a two-bedroom tent with Josef and Poppy. Even so, it was

pulled some strings. In harsh conditions,

been sealed. The details of that ordeal remained untold by him to anyone, including Bran. He presumed Stella

welcomed them in. "Uncle Huey, Aunt

chat; Uncle Josef and I will take a walk to

sincerest thanks in private. "If not for

was surprised by his fondness for Griffith. Or perhaps this Griffith was not the Griffith of

composure was calm and serene. True to his profession as a counselor, his spirit seemed stronger than

subject. "Mark, today we enlisted in the military

congratulations were heartfelt. "Griffith's growth and development need

long, this place will regain Griffith's

is hiring civil servants, and there's a position that's perfect for you. Have you

now. Surviving till today is a miracle in itself,

their dream for Griffith. Don't you want to see

replied philosophically. "A good crop

good seeds, the richest

just a title. All his efforts would likely be in vain. His wisdom went beyond the

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