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 don’t want to be

I’ll wait

I popped into the nearest pharmacy and ended up with a few types of medicines since I was not sure

all the necessary items finally in hand, I hailed a cab and made my way to his

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

moment the cab pulled in front of the villa, I

already informed me of your visit.

reeling and it took a moment for me to regain

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

me off at the villa entrance where Nicholas was

you know I’ve

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

these! They aren’t heavy at all. You’re the patient, for goodness’ sake. I’ve got this!”

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

break. I was too tired and ended up here in

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

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

I suddenly recalled the

your

me a quizzical look.

it? Mrs. Scott said she has always celebrated

the date on his phone before everything finally became

did forget about it. In the past, Grandma would always

eat your food before

his dinner,

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

right, give your grandmother a call,” I reminded. “I’ll get