Apocalyptic World: Surviving with my husband and my cute little babies-Chapter 199: Kids

Elena could see the kids in the corridor staring at them, probably thinking how unfair the world had become.

But judging by their ages, they might not even understand what was really going on.

She felt a flicker of sympathy.

’What the heck? This kind of mentality should be thrown away.’

If this had been her old self, she might’ve scolded herself for thinking like that.

In this apocalypse, no one can guarantee safety, and pitying others is just giving in to useless emotions.

She closed her eyes and let out a deep sigh, holding her husband’s hand tightly.

She had been too emotional these past few days.

’Is it because I’m going to be a mother?’

It was funny how she always tried to find a reason. But deep down, she knew—her weakness had always been the children.

She was just suppressing this feeling, trying to kill it before it grew any stronger because she had had enough of it in her past life.

Ethan felt her grip on his hand tighten.

Sensing her emotions becoming unstable, he gently soothed her, caressing her hand and using his [Telepathy] to speak to her mind.

"Wife, what’s going on with you?"

Elena blinked, pushing back her emotions.

"Nothing, just feeling a bit cold. Don’t worry," she replied, returning his gentle caress.

But Ethan didn’t believe her. He had noticed how she kept glancing at the kids in the corridor.

"It’s about the kids, isn’t it?" he asked, his tone soft as he continued to comfort her.

"You really know me well. But don’t worry, I won’t meddle in their affairs."

"Wife, if you want to help, go ahead. We have the means."

"Husband..."

"I don’t want you to regret it. Just don’t expect anything in return, so you won’t be disappointed. Give them a chance to survive—who knows, it might bring something good back to you."

Elena hesitated for a moment, but with her husband’s reassurance, she could no longer suppress who she truly was.

"Alright, let’s do it anonymously," she agreed, grateful for Ethan’s unwavering support.

She then looked at him with deep affection.

’This man is mine.’

Seeing his wife smile again, Ethan let out a quiet sigh of relief.

He hated seeing her torn between helping others and trying to harden her heart.

Watching her become more emotionless in the process.

All he ever wanted was for her to be happy—because she deserved only the best in this world.

It was her pure heart that had made him love her head over heels, and for that, he was willing to do anything to protect it.

She may have turned ruthless over the past few months, but deep down, her heart still leaned toward kindness.

’This woman is mine.’

Sometimes, he still couldn’t believe how strong their bond had become—it felt like they had been married for years.

He remembered how, back then, she had hated him for leaving on their wedding day because of a mission.

He could also sense that she didn’t have a good impression of him, especially because of his cold demeanour.

He never truly understood what changed her heart after they reunited in Willow Village.

But honestly, it didn’t matter anymore. What mattered was that she had accepted him—completely.

His world now revolved around hers.

And with a baby on the way, he knew he had to do everything to keep them safe and give them a life worth living.

"What are you smiling about?" Elena asked, noticing her husband in a good mood.

"How do you know I’m smiling?" he replied, surprised by his wife’s sharp observation.

Even with their masks on, she could still tell.

"Your eyes—I can see it through them," she said.

After spending ten years together in the past, she knew him like the back of her hand.

"Wife, you’re seducing me again."

She rolled her eyes, forgetting for a moment why he was even in a good mood.

"When did I seduce you? Stop overacting. Get ready; we’re almost up to enter the shop."

"Okay, wife."

Elena then cancelled her [Telepathy] skill and shifted her focus to the kids. They felt uneasy—especially Little Mia, who held her hand tightly.

They soon entered the shop, guiding them along the way. It was obvious that the kids weren’t in the mood to look around anymore.

Still, Elena brushed it off. She kept her composure and continued teaching them to stay alert.

She planned to talk with each of them later about their experience during the trip.

"Alright! We’ve already given each of you one normal jade. It’s time to buy something useful for this disaster," Elena announced.

"Sis Ewe, I already have my list ready! My mom helped me," Little Mia said proudly.

Her mom had helped her weigh her choices, but in the end, she made the final decision herself.

"Let me see."

Little Mia handed her the list.

"This is a good list, Little Mia—dried foods, bottled water, and medicine. Eh? Why do you need a toy?"

"Little Mia can’t sleep without Pwincess Dweamy doll. I need to sleep well; otherwise, how can I work if I’m always sleepy? What do you think, Sis Ele?"

"Okay, but let’s not buy it just yet. We’ll get it secretly later," Elena replied, feeling helpless but also charmed by the sweet little girl.

"Why?"

"Princess Dreamy is a big doll. Where are we going to hide it? What if someone takes it from you?"

"But we have [Inventory]. We can hide it there."

"I think Little Mia forgot our pact. We must never reveal our skills. If someone finds out, they might kidnap you and take you to a lab."

"Sis Ewe, I forgot. I won’t do it again."

"Good. At least Little Mia knows her mistake."

Afterwards, Elena checked the other kids’ lists.

She was impressed by Little Erick and Little Lucy’s choices—they wanted to buy all the basic essential supplies.

When it was Little Koby’s turn, she couldn’t help but chuckle.

"Why is there a gun on your list?"

"Sis Elena, I want to buy a toy gun to scare the bad guys. I can’t hold a real gun yet—it’s too heavy. So I told my brother to add a toy gun instead."

Elena ruffled his hair, smiling. These kids always found a way to brighten her day.

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After they finished discussing the supplies they wanted to buy, a staff member—Butler Aki—stepped forward to assist.

"Young miss and masters, please wait a moment while I pack your order," he said politely.

The other customers, noticing the respectful treatment the kids received, raised their brows in curiosity.

Whispers spread quickly as they asked around about the children and the group they came with.

Once they learned that Elena and Ethan weren’t ordinary people and were better left alone, the customers dropped their schemes and minded their own business.

As they waited a few minutes for their orders, the group quietly observed the people in the shop.

The kids still looked overwhelmed, but Elena had already expected this. She knew it would take time for everything to sink in.

Still, she planned to take them on trips like this more often—so they could grow used to the harsh world outside, one step at a time.