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

stop drinking so much” I

doctors. Otherwise, Stella wouldn’t have asked me to find you. We all don’t want any more issues between you and Neil Alicia seemed a bit puzzled, “Is Neil always this

him being stubborn; he was just upset with himself

tormenting himself like this, it was not going to be the last time,

spoke a few

who can get through to him. He refuses treatment and won’t take his medicine or get his shots.” Mitch pleaded desperately, “I

in coldly. “It’s his own

good friends for many years. Seeing him hurt like this really breaks my

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

can’t guarantee if my words will have any effect.” I rubbed

you get here!” Mitch responded

asked, ‘Are you still

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

frowned, looking concerned about my

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

to be getting along quite

snack; he promised he’d make sure Rena gets home safe” Alicia told my parents.

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

mine going with us too, the four of us together. It’s completely safe”

just going to be the four of us, my

“Okay” I agreed.

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

guard. There were quite a few blood stains on the white hospital bed. The smell of alcohol mixed with the

was lying on his side with blood flowing onto the pillow, staining it

Mitch’s eyes instantly

bit when he heard Mitch’s

you? Still getting drunk and getting into fights, you’re the only son your parents have. Do you want them to outlive their child?*

shut, dried blood still stained his long,