Chapter 180
Bailey could be called a real whizz at domestic chores. He used to whip up meals for me quite often.
It had been a while since I last tasted his cooking I guess trying it again wouldn’t hurt.
“All right, my folks will be back soon. Why don’t you start cooking so we can all eat together?” I set down my cello, stretching my stiff shoulders and
orms.
Bailey nodded and headed downstairs to cook while I went and had a relaxing bath, looking forward to a good night’s sleep after dinner.
By the time my parents returned, Bailey had prepared a few homely dishes that smelled delicious. My mom invited him to join us, but he declined.
“You should head home and get some rest then.” I said.
“Okay” Bailey looked at me, seeming like be wanted to say something, but ended up just sighing helplessly before leaving
I’ve been feeling pretty laid back recently, lazing around doing nothing much. After dinner, I went upstairs to bed, picked up a book, and began to read.
It wasn’t until Alicia appeared at my bedroom door that I thought I was hallucinating.
Alicia came in, shutting the door behind her and locking it.
“Ali, what brings you here?” I tossed the book aside, asking in surprise.
“Neil’s been injured. Stella called your driver to let you know. Didn’t you get the message?” Alicia sat down by my bed, “She and Mitch are at the hospital now, too scared to inform Neil’s parents, and they can’t let the media find out”
I was taken aback, “Neil is hurt? Is it serious?”
“It’s pretty bad. That’s why I came to tell you,” Alicia sighed heavily, “He’s got a head injury and needs hospitalization.”
did Neil end up getting
going to help.
he should rest and stop
still drunk and refuses to cooperate with the doctors. Otherwise, Stella wouldn’t have asked me to find you. We all don’t want any more issues between you and Neil Alicia seemed a bit puzzled, “Is Neil
he was
like this, it was not going to be the last time, and I couldn’t always be there
spoke a few words and then asked me to
and won’t take his medicine or get his shots.” Mitch pleaded
coldly. “It’s his own damn
added, “Rena, please do this for me. Neil and I have been good friends for many years. Seeing him hurt like this really breaks
tone and remembering how I
soon, but Neil’s drunk out of his mind right now, I can’t guarantee if my words will have any effect.” I rubbed my temples, feeling a
we’ll discuss further when you get
get up and change my clothes, then asked, ‘Are you still planning on going? Why can’t you just cut him off completely and
the indirect reasons he’s been drinking heavily. Plus, Mitch seemed like he was about to burst into tears. I guess I’ll go
looking concerned about my future.
downstairs, we found Sean there too, chatting
getting along
late–night snack; he promised he’d make sure Rena gets home safe” Alicia told my
would be Stella, possibly Mitch too, and wouldn’t Neil be there as
in at this point, “Don’t worry, there’s another friend of mine going with us too, the four of us together. It’s completely
my parents immediately relaxed, “All right, Rena, make sure you come home early”
“Okay” I agreed.
Alicia and Sean. Once we got in the car, we headed straight for the hospital.
was lying in a single room, with Mitch, Stella, and Cooper standing guard. There were quite a few blood
the back of his head; he was lying on his side with blood flowing onto the pillow, staining it
Mitch’s eyes instantly lit up.
bit
straight over to the bed. After carefully examining his wound, I asked, “How old are you? Still getting drunk and getting into fights, you’re the only son your parents have. Do you want them to outlive
eyes were tightly shut, dried blood still stained his long, thick
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