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.

Anyway, your grandmother has also asked me to bring something to you. Let the security guards know I’ll be popping by

I’ll wait

the nearest pharmacy and ended up with a few types of medicines since I

I hailed a cab and made my way to his villa in

also gradually dissipated as I realized how much tighter the security at Nicholas’ villa was,

of the villa, I

“Mr. Scott has already informed me

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

are the security guards more professional, but they even send you right to

dropped me off at the villa entrance where Nicholas was

did you know I’ve arrived?” I asked

the cab. That was why when I heard the sounds outside, I knew it

I don’t need your help with these! They aren’t heavy at all. You’re the patient, for goodness’

on the couch. “Have you been sleeping on the couch the whole afternoon? You’re quite the stubborn patient,

too tired

remembered to fetch a blanket in your daze,” I chided. “Nicholas, you have to take better care of yourself. If Mrs. Scott finds out

help me keep it a secret too. By the way, you said Grandma had something for me. What is

suddenly recalled the food that Monica wanted me

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

me a quizzical

she has always celebrated your birthday early

date on his phone before everything finally became

it. In the past, Grandma would always remind me, but I’ve just been too busy this

wide grin. “It’s still not too late to remember it. Go on, eat your food before it turns cold. I’ve had it earlier and it was delicious. Mrs. Scott said you love

tucked into his dinner,

looks of it, he did indeed love his grandmother’s ravioli. I also wouldn’t be surprised if that was

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