Love the Second Time Around Novel

Chapter 153 Birthday Celebration

In all honesty, I was worried about running into the paparazzi if I brought the ravioli to Nicholas. However, how could I possibly turn down a kind, old lady who was only eager to celebrate her grandson’s birthday?

As such, I eventually acceded to Monica’s request. It’s fine. I’ll just be extra careful when I get there.

After dinner, I had planned on staying to chat with Monica, only to have her insist that I leave early so the ravioli wouldn’t turn cold.

Soon, I bade my goodbye and left for Nicholas’ place.

Along the way, I chanced upon a cake shop, which gave me an idea. Since it’s his birthday, it wouldn’t be right to show up without a cake, would it?

Having made up my mind, I went ahead and bought a chocolate mousse cake, not even knowing if Nicholas would like it or not.

With ravioli and a cake in tow, I realized it would be better to ask Nicholas for his whereabouts lest I made a trip in vain.

“Hey, Nicholas, it’s me. Are you still on set?”

“No, I’m not feeling too well, so I’m staying home today,” Nicholas replied while coughing. “What’s the matter?”

He was coughing so much that I could not help but worry about his condition. “What’s wrong with you? Down with a cold?”

“Yes, but it’s not serious.”

Given how badly he was coughing, there was no way I would have believed him.

“So you’re at home in South Hill? Have you taken medicine?”

Nicholas once again went into a coughing fit before croaking, “I’ve run out of cold medicine at home. I fell asleep in the afternoon and haven’t gone out to buy more.”

Well, that’s not right. I can’t let a patient head out to get his own medicine.

bring something to you. Let the security guards know

wait for

nearest pharmacy and ended up with a few types of medicines

necessary items finally in hand, I hailed a cab and made

running into paparazzi also gradually dissipated as I realized how much tighter the security at Nicholas’

the villa, I immediately got out and walked toward

politely. “Mr. Scott has already informed me

it took a moment for me to regain composure. “Ahh… T-Thank you so

are the security guards

off at

did you know I’ve arrived?” I asked

chuckle. “The guard notified me as soon as you stepped out of the cab. That was why when

aren’t heavy at all. You’re the patient, for goodness’ sake. I’ve got

the pile of blankets on the couch. “Have

a break. I was too

still remembered to fetch a blanket in your daze,” I chided. “Nicholas, you have to take better care of yourself. If Mrs. Scott finds out about this, she’s going to give you an

keep it a secret too. By the way, you said Grandma

I suddenly recalled the food that

the lunchbox to Nicholas before pointing at the cake I had bought. “It’s your birthday, so Mrs. Scott made your favorite ravioli and asked me to bring them to you. I even bought a cake on the

a quizzical

Mrs. Scott said she

Nicholas had to check the date on his phone before everything finally

would always remind me, but I’ve just been too busy this

late to remember it. Go on, eat your food before it turns cold. I’ve had it earlier and it was delicious. Mrs.

and happily tucked into his dinner, scoffing down

ravioli. I also wouldn’t be surprised if that was his first meal of

“I’ll get the cake ready and you can take your medicine