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.”
end up getting hit on the head?
telling me wasn’t going to help.
rest and stop drinking so
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 puzzled,
he was just upset with himself
the hospital. If Neil had insisted on tormenting himself like this, it was not going to be the last time, and I
Alicia’s phone rang It was Mitch. He spoke a few words and then asked
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 may cause you trouble, but we really don’t have any other options. I don’t dare to inform his parents right
in coldly. “It’s his own
Neil and I have been good friends for many years. Seeing him hurt like this really breaks
Mitch’s pitiful 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 effect.” I
discuss further when you get here!”
me get up and change my clothes, then asked, ‘Are you still planning on going? Why can’t you just
stood him up a few days ago. This is one of the indirect reasons he’s been drinking heavily. Plus, Mitch seemed like
frowned, looking concerned about my
I came downstairs, we found Sean there too, chatting over
be getting
boyfriend suggested me and my friends go out for a late–night snack; he
I were to go, there would be Stella, possibly Mitch too, and wouldn’t
of mine going
the four of us, my parents immediately relaxed, “All right, Rena, make
“Okay” I agreed.
I left with Alicia and Sean. Once we got in
and Cooper standing guard. There were quite a few blood stains on the white hospital bed. The smell of alcohol mixed with the scent
at the back of his head; he was lying on his side with blood
here!” Mitch’s eyes
bit when
getting drunk and getting into fights, you’re the only son your parents have. Do
eyes were tightly shut, dried blood
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