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.

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

OkayI 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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