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.

OkayBailey 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 hit on the head?

wasn’t going to help. I was no doctor.

he should rest and stop drinking so

doctors. Otherwise, Stella wouldn’t have asked me to find you. We all don’t

being stubborn; he

himself like this, it was

He spoke a few words and then asked me to take the

seems like you’re the only one who can get through to him. He refuses treatment and won’t take his medicine or get his shots.” Mitch pleaded desperately, “I understand this may cause you trouble, but we really don’t have

chimed in coldly. “It’s his own damn fault.”

me. Neil and I have been good friends for many years.

I stood Neil up a

can’t guarantee if my words will have any effect.” I rubbed

further when you get here!” Mitch responded with

then asked, ‘Are you still planning on going? Why can’t you just cut him off completely and not care about

days ago. This is one of the indirect reasons he’s been drinking heavily. Plus, Mitch seemed like he was

frowned, looking concerned about my

Alicia and I came downstairs, we found Sean there

be getting along

a late–night snack; he promised he’d make sure Rena

Stella, possibly Mitch too, and wouldn’t Neil be there as

mine going with

to be the four of us, my parents immediately relaxed, “All

OkayI agreed.

I left with Alicia and Sean. Once we got in the car, we headed

a few blood stains on the white hospital bed. The smell of alcohol mixed with the

his side with blood flowing onto the pillow, staining it a

you’re here!” Mitch’s eyes instantly lit

to stir a bit when he

Still getting drunk and getting into fights, you’re the only son your

eyes were tightly shut, dried blood still stained his long, thick eyelashes.

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