The Apocalypse Survival Manual (Three Days Before Doomsday, I Stockpiled Billions) novel Chapter 889

Chapter 989

Chapter 889

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Yorwyn had a long tradition of making a meal out of just about anything. More than a few invasive species barely stood a chance once people figured out how to cook them.

Now that croaker was safe to eat, other fish probably wouldn’t be far behind.

The ocean was full of food if they could find a way to use it. With enough to eat, people wouldn’t have to fight and kill over their next meal, and work at Yorwick could move much faster.

Nicole hoped to see that happen. Maybe she would even live to see the world become as safe and prosperous as it

was before the disasters.

As they discussed the fish patties, she told Zeph about Dale’s visit.

“I got a whole speech about duty and responsibility. He made saying no sound practically impossible.”

Zeph thought for a moment.

“A lot of people here are dealing with mental health problems or lingering complications from infections. Then there are the people getting hurt on construction sites.

“Manufactured drugs are running out, and there aren’t many people who know how to treat patients with herbs. Several medical workers got hurt recently, too. The hospital’s barely managing.

“Dale’s so stressed he’s getting sores in his mouth. He’s probably out of ideas and hoping your conscience will do the work for him.”

Still, Zeph left the decision to her.

“Taking that job would be a lot of responsibility. It’s your choice. I just want you to do it because you want to, not because he made you feel guilty.

“You’ll be miserable if you only take it because you feel you owe him.”

Nicole said nothing.

Part of her wanted the job. Another part wanted nothing to do with it.

Zeph patted her shoulder. “You don’t have to decide right now. Give yourself some time.”

They ate dinner together, then spent the evening reading and playing with Cola before going to bed at their usual time.

The next morning, Zeph slipped out of bed, trying not to wake Nicole.

She got up anyway. “I want to see the hospital.”

“Can’t it wait until tomorrow?”

She looked exhausted. He reached over to check her forehead. “You had a nightmare. You hardly slept.”

He asked her about the dream during the night, but she wouldn’t tell him. Whatever it was, it clearly bothered her.

“I’m fine. I’ll take a nap when I get back.”

He didn’t argue. “Alright. I’ll come with you.”

They washed up, ate breakfast, and headed out. Nicole went with Zeph to Platform A, leaving Cola home alone.

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Chapter 989

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Cola was used to it by now. Unless someone tried to break in, he stayed quiet and guarded their home, no matter What was happening outside.

On the ferry, Nicole let the cool sea breeze clear her head.

Last night, she dreamed about Arthur.

In the dream, Arthur was dying, and there was no medicine to save him. He stared at her with wide, accusing eyes that stayed open even after he died.

Then her storage space vanished.

All the supplies she stockpiled, including the medicine that could save lives, disappeared with it.

Nicole jolted awake in a cold sweat.

Her storage space appeared out of nowhere. There was no guarantee it couldn’t disappear just as suddenly.

If it did, she had no idea how she would manage.

The fear kept her awake for the rest of the night and left her in a foul mood.

When the ferry reached Platform A, Zeph hurried to work. “Come find me if you need anything.”