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 head?

going to help.

he should rest and stop drinking so

problem is he’s still drunk and refuses to cooperate with the doctors. Otherwise, Stella wouldn’t have asked me to find you. We all don’t want any more

stubborn; he

If Neil had insisted on tormenting himself like this, it was not going

It was Mitch. He spoke a

it seems like 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,

coldly. “It’s his own damn fault.”

been good friends for many years. Seeing him hurt like

tone and remembering how I stood

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

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

watched me get up and change my clothes, then asked, ‘Are you still planning on going? Why can’t you just cut him off completely and not

of the indirect reasons he’s been

looking concerned

I came downstairs, we found Sean there too, chatting over coffee with my parents.

getting along quite

late–night snack; he promised he’d

hesitated. If I were to go, there would be Stella, possibly

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

four of us, my parents immediately relaxed, “All right, Rena, make sure you come home

OkayI agreed.

with Alicia and Sean. Once we got in the car,

with Mitch, Stella, and Cooper 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

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 instantly lit up.

stir a bit

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

shut, dried blood

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