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

I’ll wait for

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

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

how much tighter the security at

the villa, I

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

head was reeling and it took a moment for me to regain composure. “Ahh… T-Thank you so

is different! Not only are the security guards more professional, but they even send you

me off at the villa entrance where

you know I’ve

me as soon as you stepped out of the

for goodness’ sake. I’ve got this!” I exclaimed and hastily

the pile of blankets on the couch. “Have you been sleeping on the couch the whole afternoon? You’re quite the stubborn patient,

a break. I was too tired

“Nicholas, you have to take better care of yourself. If Mrs. Scott

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

recalled the food that Monica wanted me

your favorite ravioli and asked me to bring them to you. I even bought a cake on

a quizzical look.

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

had to check the date on his phone before everything

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

pushed the ravioli toward him and broke into 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

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

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

give your grandmother a call,” I reminded. “I’ll get the cake ready and you can take your medicine