Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 180

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?

going to help. I was no

he should rest and stop drinking so much” I

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

wasn’t him being stubborn; he was just

to go to the hospital. If Neil had insisted on tormenting himself like this, it was not going to be the last time, and I couldn’t always

Mitch. He spoke a few words and then asked

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

chimed in coldly. “It’s his own damn

do this for me. Neil and I have been good friends for many years. Seeing him hurt like

Mitch’s pitiful tone and remembering how I stood Neil up a few

drunk out of his mind right now, I can’t guarantee if my words will have any effect.” I rubbed my temples,

get here!” Mitch responded with relief.

hanging up, Alicia watched me get up and change my clothes, then asked, ‘Are you still planning on going? Why can’t you just

of the indirect reasons he’s been drinking heavily. Plus, Mitch seemed like

frowned, looking concerned about my future.

and I came downstairs, we found Sean there too,

seemed to be getting along quite well.

late–night snack; he promised he’d make sure Rena gets home

If I were to go, there would be Stella, possibly Mitch too, and wouldn’t Neil be there as well?

chimed in at this point, “Don’t worry, there’s another friend of mine going with us too, the

my parents immediately relaxed, “All right, Rena, make sure you

“Okay” I agreed.

Once we got in the car, we headed

and Cooper standing guard. There were quite a few blood stains on the white

wound was at the back of his head; he was lying on his side with blood flowing onto the pillow, staining it a bright red.

here!” Mitch’s eyes

seemed to stir a bit

straight over to the bed. After carefully examining his wound, I asked, “How old are you? Still getting drunk and

tightly shut, dried blood still stained his long,

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