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.

Just stay home and rest. I’ll get your medicine. Anyway, your grandmother has also asked me to bring something to

I’ll wait

into the nearest pharmacy and ended up with

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

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

in front of the villa, I immediately got

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

to regain composure. “Ahh… T-Thank you so

sure is different! Not only are the security guards more professional,

long, the guard had dropped me off at the villa entrance where Nicholas was already

you know I’ve arrived?” I asked

you stepped out of the cab. That was why when I heard

don’t need your help with these! They aren’t heavy at all. You’re the patient, for goodness’ sake. I’ve got this!” I exclaimed and hastily turned away when Nicholas tried to reach

I entered the living room, my gaze immediately fell onto the pile of blankets on the couch.

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

I’m glad you still remembered to fetch a blanket in your daze,” I chided. “Nicholas, you have to take better care of

me keep it

forehead as I suddenly recalled the food

your favorite ravioli and asked me to bring them to you.

a quizzical look.

me you forgot about it? Mrs. Scott said she has always celebrated your birthday early instead of on

somewhat perplexed, Nicholas had to check the date on his phone before everything finally became clear to

past, Grandma would always remind me, but I’ve

a 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

nodded with a smile and happily tucked into his dinner, scoffing down everything

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

get the