Chapter 201
Leaving Silver Asylum, the trio and their dog found themselves without a destination.
They couldn''t return to their 18th-floor apartment, and they hadn''t found a new ce yet, so they
were left to wander in the darkness. After such a night, they were all exhausted and in desperate
need of rest.
Ste instructed Jasper to drive to a secluded, deserted area. Before Rosie could get out of the car,
she pulled out the luxurious RV, worth millions.
The RV wasrge and luxurious, and more importantly, it was a two-bedroom and one living room
setup. The interior of the RV might notpare to a house, but in the realm of RVs, it was top-
notch.
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The only downside was that although she found several keys and remotes, she couldn''t find the
main key to start the RV’s engine. Nheless, they were more than content with the RV. Not only
did it provide them with a ce to stay, but it also saved them gas.
To avoid drawing attention, they pulled the ckout curtains.
Despite the night''s activities, they hadn''t really eaten. Ste brought out a hot meal, calling Rosie
and Cooper to the dining area. Their role in escaping danger wasmendable, so they were
rewarded with deliciously seasoned chicken thighs.
While eating, Rosie suddenly asked, "Ste, what about the kids?" She referred to those around her
age.
Ste reassured her, "Don''t worry, the police are here. They''ll take care of them."
Including the pregnant women and others, she believed Evan and his team would have proper
arrangements. Some people might be d to escape the hardship, while others might not. But that
was none of her business now.
After destroying two bases in one day, she believed the survival route from Griffith to Swan Hill
Beach would be quiet for a while. As for whether other hostile forces would establish roots in the
future, Ste didn''t know. But she hoped not.
After dinner, Rosie and Cooper watched cartoons in the living room while Ste filled the water tank
and enjoyed a hot shower. She then sat on the couch eating fruit.
She stuffed a grape into Jasper''s mouth, "Do you think those women in the house will turn us in?"
Although they didn''t know what had happened, the trio with their dog was conspicuous, and they
had previously met Evan. The connection wouldn''t be hard to make.
There was indeed a risk. Jasper reminded her, "We should avoid him."
Griffith was big enough that running into him wouldn''t be easy, and with their supplies well-stocked,
they wouldn''t need to roam around without a specific reason. Most of their time would be spent in
their rooms.
Ste asked, "Where will we live in the future?"
Jasper pondered, "How about Eastwood Eden?"
After all, Mark had organized a rescue team after the earthquake, and it was free of charge. From
what she had observed during the interview, themunity members seemed to respect him.
Ste had no objections, "We''ll go take a look tomorrow. If there are no problems, we''ll rent it."
If there were issues, they could look for another ceter.
Two years into the apocalypse, having a piece of Eden was no small feat.
It was already midnight, and sleepiness was creeping in. Their dog slept on the living room couch,
Rosie took the small bedroom, and Ste and Jasper took therge bedroom.
Despite the sweltering 40-degree heat outside, the RV felt quitefortable with the air
conditioning on. Ste took out a thin nket, turned off the light, and tried to sleep. Despite her
exhaustion, she couldn''t fall asleep, probably due to the excitement of the free haul.
Ste took Jasper into the Arcadia, showing him their spoils of war. Pigs, cows, sheep, fish,
seafood, they had it all.
Looking at the extra alcohol, Jasper asked, "Can we even finish all this?"
"We''ll stock up. We can trade it when we need to."
With over 300 tons of diesel and gasoline, they had enough to fuel several off-road vehicles. As for
the yacht, they would use it only when necessary, and it probably wouldn''t consume much fuel.
Ste was worried about the cruise ship, "Can you drive it?"
Jasper admitted he couldn''t.
That wasn''t a problem; it was always good to be prepared.
Compared to everything else, Jasper was more interested in the weapons. All the weapons Bryce
had stockpiled were top-quality. He couldn''t help but start checking them out, "When we have some
free time, I''ll teach you how to use a sniper."
Under the cool air conditioning, they slept soundly until dawn.
Before six o''clock, Jasper woke Ste up to pack up the RV, while he carried the still sleeping Rosie
into the Hummer.
Breakfast was simple, milk and doughnuts, but there was an indescribable sense of happiness.
The sun rose quickly, and after a night, the intense heat hadn''t subsided much. A new round of
grilling under the sun began.
nts were dying fromck of water, and the cracked earth was bing sandy. The wind,
carrying the heat, felt like a hot hairdryer blowing in their faces, mixed with sand dust.
This ce used to be a fertilend in the south, but now all the rivers and water systems had
disappeared, and the once vibrant fish ponds were no more.
Jasper drove back to Griffith, parking the car in the family building of the research institute.
In the morning, many families took advantage of the most precious time of the day to fan
themselves or do some simple exercises. Some sat in groups under the eaves, talking about the
beauty of the past and their confusion about the future.
Katie was also downstairs, asionally looking outside, as if waiting for someone. Seeing the
familiar Hummer, a smile appeared on her wrinkled face. She hurriedly greeted them, "Ste,
Jasper, I’m so d you’re finally back."
In the apocalypse, idents or disasters happened every day, and some people who left never
returned. Even knowing that the young couple was extraordinary, Katie was still worried. The
number of people she knew and trusted was dwindling. She was always on guard, even towards
her seemingly friendly neighbors.
Truthfully, she missed the quiet life in Sunrise Sanctuary. She didn''t have to wear a mask every day
and constantly be on guard against others. So seeing the two of them, she felt exceptionally warm,
like seeing family.
Meeting Katie again, Ste was also pleased, "Katie."
To avoid drawing attention, Rosie and Cooper didn’t get out of the car. Jasper went upstairs with
Katie to get the rabbits. In case they were discovered, they were put in a box and carried
downstairs.
Learning about the cracks in the building, Katie sighed. That was her home for over twenty years.
After seeing them off, Katie returned to her room, only to find a package wrapped in newspaper on
the corner of the table. Opening it, she found a piece of meat, about a pound.
She quickly went to the balcony, but the car was no longer in sight.
Oh, Ste! Tears welled up in Katie’s eyes as she clutched the bacon.
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With the air conditioning on, Cooper leapt into the trunk, busily getting acquainted with his old chew
toys, his paws yfully toying with them.
Ste nced ahead, "Heading to Eastwood Eden?"
Jasper nodded, "Let''s check it out first. If it''s suitable, we can move to Newtown after the post-
earthquake reconstruction. If it''s not, we''ll find somewhere else."
They estimated that it would take about a year for Newtown to be ready.
Life in the post-apocalyptic world was a daily struggle, but before they knew it, two years had
already passed. Now, withpanions by their side, they believed that theing year would pass
quickly.