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.

Monica heard that, she instantly beamed like a

busy on set this month, so he can’t visit you for now. Yesterday, he phoned me

to buy anything. Next time, just come empty-handed. Lili, I can tell that your relationship with Nicky

going too fast? I feel as though I can’t quite keep up

other choice, I clarified, “Mrs. Scott, Nicholas and I are just friends. Our relationship isn’t what

be the case? It’s all over the news. Besides, Nicky has even asked you to come over and visit me, so

That doesn’t make sense at all. Nonplussed,

even if you refuse to admit it. It’s enough as long as I know that you two are dating,” she replied. “Lili,

anyone in the house ever since I came in, so I surmised that she

her advanced age, distress washed over

Just take a rest and watch some television

Monica patted the back of my hand and grinned from ear

like Nicky will be in for a treat

After mulling it over for a while, I

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

the kitchen and told me about where I could find the utensils and ingredients. When

you gone over to visit my grandmother, Liliana? How

fine, and she seems to be in high spirits.

“Sure!”

and went in search of Monica with

brightened further when she heard her grandson’s voice. She even sang my praises to Nicholas, saying, “Nicky, Lili is cooking lunch for me. Do you want to come back and eat before going

was actually a touch embarrassed, for my culinary skills pale in

no idea what Nicholas said to Monica, but she chortled

Monica returned the cell phone to me, Nicholas murmured, “I’m sorry, Liliana. My grandmother must have talked your ear off. She has a childlike character now, so please don’t take offense at