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.

medicine. Anyway, your grandmother has also asked me to bring something to you. Let the security guards know I’ll be popping by soon. I don’t want

I’ll wait for

as I ended the call, I popped into the nearest pharmacy and ended up with a few

hand, I hailed a cab and made my way to his villa

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

cab pulled in front of the villa, I immediately got out

guard greeted politely. “Mr. Scott has already informed me of your visit. Please come in; I’ll send you

for me to regain composure.

only are the security guards more

dropped me off at the

I’ve arrived?”

notified me as soon as you stepped out of the cab. That was why when I heard the sounds outside,

aren’t heavy at all. You’re the patient, for goodness’

my gaze immediately fell onto the pile of blankets on the couch. “Have you

me a break. I was too tired and ended up here

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

it from her? Now you have to help me keep it a secret too. By the

my forehead as I suddenly recalled the food

your birthday, so Mrs. Scott made your favorite ravioli and asked me to bring

me a quizzical look. “My

said she has always celebrated your birthday early

Nicholas had to check the date on his

I did forget about it. In the past, Grandma would always remind me, but I’ve just been too

“It’s still not too late to remember it. Go on, eat your food before it turns cold. I’ve had it earlier and

a smile and happily tucked into his dinner, scoffing down everything in just a blink of

grandmother’s ravioli. I also wouldn’t be surprised if

call,” I reminded. “I’ll get the cake