18 Floors Above the Apocalypse novel Chapter 66

Stella returned home and harvested veggies, picked chives, and pulled celery. She also got some chicken. With ten kilograms of flour, it felt like it would take most of the day to finish.

Jasper was by her side, washing the vegetables while Stella ground the meat with a manual meat grinder she had taken from Arcadia.

Once the dough was kneaded and ready, she taught him how to roll out the pie crust.

Jasper turned out to be quite meticulous, always making sure that the pie was perfectly round. He even used a round copper cutter to achieve this. Stella was impressed.

The filling was soon prepared and it was time to make the pie. Rosie, the little girl dashed into the kitchen, "Stella, I want to help too."

Always patient with children, Stella agreed and started teaching Rosie.

At first, Rosie's pie were quite messy, but Stella encouraged her, "Rosie, you're doing great. I bet your big brother will love these."

Jasper just chuckled.

Cooper, was anxiously waiting by, looking quite disappointed that he couldn't help. ‘Rosie’s pie looks so ugly. If he had thumbs, he would make much better pies than hers.’

Rosie was determined to get it right. With some practice, she finally made a decent dumpling and proudly announced, "This one's for Stella."

"Why not for your big brother?" Jasper asked.

"Because Stella taught me. The next one will be for you, then Cooper, and then me."

With two people making pies, the process was quite efficient.

By the time they finished, it was past lunchtime. Stella baked the pies. "Let's have some pie now, and we'll make more in the afternoon."

The pie was served, and all, including the dog, enjoyed the meal. The pie was chewy and delicious, bursting with fresh ingredients.

Rosie, in her delight, exclaimed, "These are so good."

Jasper smiled at her, "We'll make them more often for you."

The dog, Cooper, gobbled up his portion and then nudged his empty bowl towards Stella, as if asking for more.

Stella laughed, "You're becoming quite the foodie, Cooper."

Even after the meal, they continued making more pies.

Jasper helped with the process, but his pies were even messier than Rosie's.

Stella, however, was patient and guided him along. Eventually, even Rosie stepped in to help her big brother, "Jasper, your pie look funny."

After saying this, afraid that he might be hurt, she quickly added, "Stella, let me teach brother."

Jasper squatted down, allowing Rosie to teach him, "Am I too stupid?"

Rosie kissed him and said in her cute, sweet voice, "No, you are the smartest."

Jasper actually learned under the guidance of the little girl's childish words.

Stella’s confidence was hi. Well, seemed she was not qualified enough to be his teacher.

Despite the gentle teasing, they all had a great time.

When their friends from the apartment next door came by, they too joined in the fun, making the process even more enjoyable.

By the end of the day, they had made about a hundred pies.