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.

to bring something to you. Let the security guards know I’ll be popping by soon. I don’t want to be

wait for

ended the call, I popped into the nearest pharmacy and ended up with a few types of medicines since I was

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

I realized how much tighter the security

front of the villa,

Zanetti,” the security guard greeted politely. “Mr. Scott has already informed me of your visit. Please come in; I’ll send

for me to

is different! Not only are the security guards

off at the villa entrance where Nicholas was

you know I’ve arrived?” I asked

the cab. That was why when I

at all. You’re the patient, for goodness’ sake. I’ve got this!” I

immediately fell onto the pile of blankets on the couch. “Have you been sleeping on the couch the whole afternoon? You’re quite the

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

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

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

my forehead as I suddenly recalled

bought. “It’s your birthday, so Mrs. Scott made your favorite ravioli and asked me to bring them to you. I even bought

me a quizzical look. “My

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

check the date on his phone before everything finally

In the past, Grandma would always remind me,

your food before it turns cold. I’ve had it earlier and it was delicious. Mrs. Scott said you love her

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

did indeed love his grandmother’s ravioli. I also wouldn’t be

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