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.

end up getting hit on the head?

me wasn’t going to help.

rest and stop drinking

wouldn’t have asked me to find you. We all don’t

being stubborn; he was just upset

himself like this, it was not going to be the last

It was Mitch. He spoke a few words and then

one who can get through to him. He refuses treatment and won’t take his medicine or get his

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

hurriedly added, “Rena, please do this for me. Neil and I have been good friends for many years. Seeing him hurt like this really breaks my

how I

but Neil’s drunk out of his mind right now, I can’t guarantee if my words will have any effect.” I rubbed my

when you get here!” Mitch responded with relief.

change my clothes, then asked, ‘Are you still planning on going? Why can’t you just cut him off

This is one of the indirect reasons he’s been drinking heavily. Plus, Mitch

frowned, looking concerned about

we found Sean there too, chatting over coffee with my

to be getting along quite

snack; he promised he’d make sure Rena gets home safe” Alicia told my parents.

be Stella, possibly Mitch too, and wouldn’t

there’s another friend of mine going with us too, the

that it was just going to be the four of us, my parents immediately relaxed, “All right, Rena, make

OkayI agreed.

Once we got in the car, we headed

Stella, and Cooper standing guard. There were quite a few blood

head; he was lying on his

here!” Mitch’s eyes instantly lit up.

seemed to stir a bit when he heard

old are you? Still getting drunk and getting into fights, you’re the only son your parents have. Do you

eyes were tightly shut, dried blood

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