Love the Second Time Around Novel

Chapter 131 I Am Not His Girlfriend

The elderly lady’s exclamation stunned me for a moment. I wanted to clarify things, but she had already pulled me into the house with all the enthusiasm in the world.

As she walked, she prattled on. “Why did you only come to visit me now? I’ve been keeping track of news about you and Nicky on the Internet every day. I’d hoped you’d come soon so that I could have a good look at you. Fortunately, you’re finally here today. Liliana… Oh, your name is Liliana, right? That’s a good name. Lily symbolizes purity and innocence. Your parents must be decent people as well.”

She then continued, “Do you mind me calling you Lili, child? Let me tell you, don’t take those comments on the Internet to heart. It doesn’t matter in the slightest whether they like you. It’s fine as long as Nicky likes you. Besides, I like you, too! Are you thirsty, Lili? Do have a seat. I’ll go and get you a glass of fruit juice.”

She led me into the house by the hand, chattering all the way. I wanted to interject, but there was no room for me to do so.

Right then, my mind was already feeling fuzzy, and my temples throbbed faintly.

What did she say just now? She read the news on the Internet and assumed that I was Nicholas’ girlfriend, so she has been waiting for me to visit? She appears to be in her sixties or seventies; yet, she reads the gossip on the Internet?

All at once, I was torn between amusement and exasperation.

Why is Nicholas’ personality the polar opposite of hers?

“Lili, I’ve decided not to give you fruit juice. The weather is chilly now, so it’s not good to drink that. I made you milk tea instead, and it’s strawberry-flavored. Do you like it? This is my favorite!”

Monica was all smiles as she placed the milk tea in front of me. Then, she stared at me earnestly.

Seeing that, I was stunned for a moment. Is she hoping that I’ll drink it right now?

“So, do you like it? If you do, hurry up and take a few sips to warm up.”

Strawberry-flavored milk tea, huh? She’s really young at heart! I’ve never seen anyone of her age drinking milk tea, after all.

Picking it up, I could sense that the cup was warm, so Monica probably made it with warm water.

you, Mrs. Scott. It’s

Monica heard that, she instantly beamed like

a moment’s deliberation, I explained, “Mrs. Scott, Nicholas is a tad busy on set this month, so he can’t visit you for now. Yesterday, he

over the moon. Grasping my hand, she fervently asserted, “You don’t need to buy anything. Next time, just come empty-handed. Lili, I can tell that your relationship with Nicky is very good. When are

though I can’t quite keep up with her thought

no other choice, I clarified, “Mrs. Scott, Nicholas and I are just friends. Our relationship isn’t what the public thinks

Nicky has even asked you to come over and

at all. Nonplussed, I insisted, “We’re really not a

are many rules in the entertainment industry, so it’s okay even if you refuse to admit it. It’s enough

seen anyone in the house ever since I came in, so

her advanced age, distress washed over

Just take a

my hand and grinned

can cook. It looks like Nicky will be in

for a while, I decided to give up on convincing her about my

just let her believe that if it makes her happy. Anyway, Nicholas and I both know that we’re only

I could find the utensils and ingredients. When I had a rough

over

fine, and she seems to be in high spirits. Would

“Sure!”

went in search of Monica with my cell phone in

brightened further when she heard her grandson’s voice. She even sang my praises to Nicholas, saying, “Nicky, Lili is

embarrassed, for my

idea what Nicholas said to

sorry, Liliana. My grandmother must have talked your ear off. She has a childlike character now, so please don’t take offense at