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.”
How did Neil end up getting hit on the
going to
and stop drinking so much”
you. We all
wasn’t him being stubborn; he was just upset
it was not
spoke a few words and then asked me to
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 any other options. I don’t dare to inform his
coldly. “It’s his
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
tone and remembering how I stood Neil up a
but Neil’s drunk out of his mind right now, I can’t guarantee if my words will have any
further when you get here!”
me get up and change my clothes, then asked, ‘Are you still planning on going? Why can’t
up a few days ago. This is one of the indirect reasons he’s been drinking heavily. Plus, Mitch seemed like he was about to burst into
looking concerned about my
I came downstairs, we found Sean there too, chatting over coffee with my
to be getting along quite well.
a late–night snack; he promised he’d make sure Rena gets home safe” Alicia told
there would be Stella, possibly Mitch too, and
of mine
my parents immediately relaxed, “All right, Rena, make
“Okay” I agreed.
with Alicia and Sean. Once we got in the car, we headed straight for
were quite a few blood stains on the white hospital bed. The smell of alcohol mixed
was lying on his side with
you’re here!” Mitch’s eyes instantly
stir a bit when he heard
walked 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
dried blood still stained his long, thick
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