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?

to help. I was no doctor.

he should rest and stop drinking

you. We all don’t want any more issues between you and Neil Alicia seemed

wasn’t him being stubborn; he was just upset with himself

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

spoke a few words and then asked me to take

his medicine or get his shots.” Mitch pleaded desperately, “I understand

chimed in coldly. “It’s

“Rena, please do this for me. Neil and I have been good friends for many years. Seeing him hurt like this really breaks

I stood Neil up a few days

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

you get here!” Mitch responded with relief.

then asked, ‘Are you still planning on going?

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

looking concerned

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

getting along quite

out for a late–night snack; he

Stella, possibly Mitch too, and wouldn’t Neil be there as well?

another friend of mine going with us too, the four of

it was just going to be the four of us, my

“Okay” I agreed.

left with Alicia and Sean. Once we got in the car, we headed straight for the

a single room, with Mitch, Stella, and Cooper standing guard. There were quite a few blood stains on the white hospital bed.

his side with blood flowing onto the pillow, staining it a bright red.

you’re here!” Mitch’s eyes instantly lit

stir a bit when

bed. After carefully examining his wound, I asked, “How old are you? Still getting drunk and getting into fights, you’re the

tightly shut, dried blood still stained his long, thick eyelashes.