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 hit on
me wasn’t going to help. I was
should rest and stop drinking so much” I replied.
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
he was just upset with
go to the hospital. If Neil had insisted on tormenting himself like this, it was not
then, Alicia’s phone rang It was Mitch. He spoke a few words and then asked me
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
coldly. “It’s his own damn
please do this for me. Neil and I have been good friends for many years. Seeing him hurt like
I stood Neil up a
of his mind right now, I can’t guarantee if my words will have any
when you get
and change my clothes, then asked, ‘Are you still
the indirect reasons he’s been drinking heavily.
concerned about
and I came downstairs, we found Sean there too, chatting over
getting along quite well.
a late–night snack; he promised he’d make sure Rena gets home safe” Alicia told my
hesitated. If I were to go, there would be Stella, possibly
friend of mine going with us too,
of us, my parents immediately relaxed, “All
“Okay” I agreed.
Once we got in the car,
There were quite a few blood stains on
lying on his side with blood flowing onto the pillow, staining
you’re here!” Mitch’s eyes instantly lit up.
to stir a bit when he heard Mitch’s words.
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?*
blood still stained his long,
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