The Apocalypse Survival Manual (Three Days Before Doomsday, I Stockpiled Billions) novel Chapter 874

Chapter 874

Back in the rooms, Poppy let Cola out to stretch his legs.

Nicole brought out biscuits, scrambled eggs, and breakfast pastries for brunch. The three settled on the

sofa to talk.

Nicole felt hopeful. The disasters left civilization in ruins, but people were still determined to rebuild.

Construction moved ahead at an impressive pace, researchers made steady progress, and soon, people would be growing food again. Everywhere she looked, there were signs of life returning.

After everything Yorwyn endured through centuries of history, its people still found ways to carry on. She couldn’t help admiring that.

Poppy took a sip of her juice, then raised her hand. “I wanna apply for that gardening job.”

Nicole looked over in surprise. “You sure?”

Poppy nodded. “I don’t have much to do here. I’d like to give it a shot.”

Neither Poppy nor Zeph liked sitting around, and Poppy was never afraid of hard work. Years of growing food and caring for animals gave her plenty of experience.

Nicole had no objection, but she wanted to hear what Zeph thought.

He glanced between them. “How do you two feel about this place?”

“I like it,” Poppy said immediately.

Nicole understood the question behind his words.

“Let’s give it a little time. We don’t have to decide whether we’re staying just yet.”

Living on their own gave them good food and the freedom to do as they liked, but it couldn’t replace being around other people. Just one trip around the settlement left Nicole feeling more at ease.

Either choice meant giving something up. After months at sea, a change might be good for them.

Zeph nodded and looked at Poppy.

“Go ahead and apply. If you get it, though, watch what you say and do. We don’t wanna attract trouble.”

“I will. I promise!”

She grinned. She knew better than to let any of their secrets slip.

The job wouldn’t be too strenuous, and it was right there on Platform B. An opportunity like that might not come along again soon.

Worried someone else would fill the openings, Poppy hurried downstairs to apply.

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“She’s growing up,” Zeph said.

If they stayed, they would need a routine.

Nicole was matter-of-fact about her own plans. “Well, I’m not getting a job. If you want one, go for it.”

Zeph knew her too well to be surprised. “No hurry. I’ll see what’s out there.”

Light work close to home was hard to find. Nearly every able-bodied woman on Platform B applied, and competition was fierce. The job would let them stay close to their families while earning an extra eight pounds of grain a month. The applicants nearly came to blows over it.

People from Yorwyn always seemed to have a knack for growing vegetables. After years of disasters, almost everyone had some experience.

Poppy started to worry she wouldn’t make the cut. Perhaps growing up with a brother who was good at everything made it hard for her to recognize her own abilities.

“Give yourself some credit, Poppy,” Nicole told her. “You’re good at this.”

“You really think I have a chance?” she asked.

Nicole reassured her, then nudged Zeph with her foot. “See? This is what happens when you’re good at

everything.”

Zeph didn’t see how that was his fault. His competence was probably part of what attracted Nicole to him

in the first place.