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.”
was shocked. How did Neil end up getting hit
me wasn’t going to help. I was no doctor.
stop drinking
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 Alicia seemed a bit
stubborn; he was just
like this, it was not
rang It was Mitch. He spoke a few words and then asked me to take the
treatment and won’t take his medicine or get his shots.” Mitch pleaded desperately, “I understand this may cause you trouble,
coldly. “It’s his own damn fault.”
have been good friends for many years. Seeing him
Mitch’s pitiful tone 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
we’ll discuss further when you get here!”
and change my clothes, then asked, ‘Are you still planning on going? Why
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
looking concerned about
Sean there too, chatting over coffee with
seemed to be getting
my friends go out for a late–night snack; he promised he’d make sure Rena gets home
hesitated. If I were to go, there would be Stella, possibly Mitch too, and wouldn’t
“Don’t worry, there’s another friend of mine going with us too, the four
us, my parents immediately relaxed, “All right, Rena, make sure you come home early”
“Okay” I agreed.
and Sean. Once we got
Stella, and Cooper standing guard. There were quite a few blood stains on the white hospital bed. The smell of alcohol mixed with the
head; he was lying on his side with blood flowing onto the pillow, staining it a
you’re here!” Mitch’s eyes instantly
to stir a bit when he heard Mitch’s
asked, “How old are you? Still getting drunk and getting into fights,
were tightly shut, dried blood
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