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.

your 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

wait

up with a few types of medicines since I was not sure

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

as I realized how much tighter the security at Nicholas’

of the villa, I immediately got out and walked

the security guard greeted politely. “Mr. Scott has already informed

for me to regain composure. “Ahh… T-Thank you so much. Sorry to trouble

Not only are the security guards

guard had dropped me off at the villa entrance where

you know I’ve arrived?” I

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

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

blankets on the couch. “Have you been sleeping on the couch the

I was too tired and ended up here

daze,” I chided. “Nicholas, you have to take better

why else do you think I kept it from her? Now you have to help me keep it a secret too. By the way,

smacked my forehead as I suddenly recalled the food

handed the lunchbox to Nicholas before pointing at the cake I had bought. “It’s your birthday, so Mrs. Scott made your favorite ravioli and

me a quizzical look.

it? Mrs. Scott said she has always celebrated your birthday early instead of on the exact

the date on his phone

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

him and broke into a wide grin. “It’s still not too late to remember it. Go on, eat your food

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

indeed love his grandmother’s ravioli. I also wouldn’t be surprised if that was his

grandmother a call,” I reminded. “I’ll get the cake ready and you