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.”
shocked. How did Neil end up getting
me wasn’t going to help.
stop drinking so much” I replied.
wouldn’t have asked me to find you.
being stubborn; he was
go to the hospital. If Neil had insisted on tormenting himself like this, it was not going to be the last time, and I couldn’t
Mitch. He spoke a
could you do me a favor? Right now, it 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
in coldly. “It’s
and I have been good friends
pitiful tone and remembering how I stood
but Neil’s drunk out of his mind right now, I can’t guarantee if my words will have any
you get here!”
me get up and change my clothes, then asked, ‘Are you still planning on going? Why can’t you just cut him
days ago. This is one of the indirect reasons he’s
looking concerned about
I came downstairs, we found Sean
be getting along
me and my friends go out for a late–night snack; he promised he’d make sure Rena gets home safe”
there would be Stella, possibly Mitch too,
mine going with us too, the
my parents immediately relaxed, “All right,
“Okay” I agreed.
left with Alicia and Sean. Once we got in the car,
quite a few blood stains on the
his head; he was lying on his side with
Mitch’s eyes instantly lit
stir a bit when he heard
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 their child?*
were tightly shut, dried blood still stained his long, thick eyelashes.
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