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.”
did Neil end up getting hit on the
going to help. I was no
stop drinking
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 Alicia seemed
stubborn; he was
insisted on tormenting himself like this, it
was Mitch. He spoke a few words and then asked me to
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
in coldly. “It’s his own damn fault.”
please do this for me. Neil and I have been good friends
and remembering how I stood
over soon, but Neil’s drunk out of his mind right now, I can’t guarantee if my words will have any effect.” I rubbed my temples, feeling a
we’ll discuss further when you get here!” Mitch
you still planning on going? Why can’t you just cut him off completely and not care
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
looking concerned about my
Sean there too, chatting
to be getting along quite
and my friends go out for a late–night snack; he promised he’d make sure
hesitated. If I were to go, there would be Stella, possibly Mitch too, and wouldn’t Neil be
another friend of mine going with us too, the four of us together. It’s completely
to be the four of us, my parents immediately relaxed, “All right, Rena, make sure you
“Okay” I agreed.
Once we got in the car, we headed straight
standing guard. There were quite a few blood stains on the white hospital bed. The smell of alcohol
the back of his head; he was lying on his side with blood flowing onto the
eyes
seemed to stir a bit when he
drunk and getting into fights, you’re the only son your parents have. Do you want them to outlive their
were tightly shut, dried blood still stained his
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