Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

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.”

I was shocked. How did Neil end up getting hit on the head?

wasn’t going to

and stop drinking

drunk and refuses to cooperate with the doctors. Otherwise, Stella wouldn’t have asked me to find you.

he was just upset with himself

this, it was not going

spoke a few words and then asked me to take the call.

do me a favor? Right now, 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, but we really don’t have any

in coldly. “It’s

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

remembering how I stood Neil up a few days

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

discuss further when you get here!”

change my clothes, then asked, ‘Are you still planning on going? Why can’t you just cut him

indirect reasons he’s been drinking heavily. Plus, Mitch seemed like he was about to burst into tears. I guess

looking concerned about my future.

found Sean there too, chatting over

to be getting along quite

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

there would be Stella, possibly Mitch too,

there’s another friend of mine going with us too, the four of us

to be the four of us, my parents immediately relaxed, “All right, Rena,

“Okay” I agreed.

Alicia and Sean. Once we got in the car,

few blood stains on the white hospital bed. The smell of alcohol mixed with the scent of

was at the back of his head; he was lying on his side with blood flowing onto the pillow,

Mitch’s eyes instantly lit

stir a bit when he heard

old are you? Still getting drunk and getting into fights, you’re the only son your parents have. Do you want them to

shut, dried blood still stained