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.

Neil end up getting hit on the

me wasn’t going to help. I

should rest and stop drinking so much” I

have asked me to find you. We all don’t want any more issues

being stubborn; he was just

the hospital. If Neil had insisted on tormenting himself like this, it was not going to be

phone rang It was Mitch. He spoke a few words and then asked

refuses treatment and won’t take his medicine or get his shots.” Mitch pleaded desperately, “I understand this may cause you trouble, but we

in coldly. “It’s his own damn

have been good friends for many

pitiful tone and remembering how I stood Neil

mind right now, I can’t guarantee if my words will have any effect.”

we’ll discuss further when you get here!” Mitch responded with relief.

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

looking concerned

I came downstairs, we found Sean there too, chatting over

be getting

and my friends go out for a late–night snack; he promised

be Stella, possibly Mitch

point, “Don’t worry, there’s another friend of mine going with us too, the four of us together.

be the four of us, my parents immediately relaxed, “All

OkayI agreed.

Sean. Once we got in the car, we headed

standing guard. There were quite a few blood stains on the white hospital bed. The smell of alcohol mixed with the scent of blood was

wound was at the back of his head; he was lying on his side with blood flowing onto the pillow,

you’re here!” Mitch’s eyes instantly lit up.

bit when he heard Mitch’s

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

dried blood still

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