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?

me wasn’t going to help. I was no

and stop drinking so much” I replied.

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

him being stubborn; he was just upset with

like this, it was not going to

spoke a few words and then asked me to take

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

“It’s

me. Neil and I have been good friends for many

how I stood Neil up

over soon, but Neil’s drunk out of his mind right now, I can’t guarantee if

further when you get here!” Mitch responded with relief.

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

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

frowned, looking concerned about my

found Sean

to be getting along quite

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

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

point, “Don’t worry, there’s another friend of mine going

my parents immediately relaxed,

“Okay” I agreed.

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

quite a few blood stains on the white hospital

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

here!” Mitch’s eyes

seemed to stir a bit when he

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

tightly shut, dried blood still stained