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.

I’ll get your medicine. Anyway, your grandmother has also asked me to bring something

wait for

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

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

also gradually dissipated as I realized how much tighter the security at Nicholas’ villa was, compared to that

in front of the villa, I immediately got out and walked

already informed me of your visit. Please come in; I’ll send you to

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

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

at the villa entrance where Nicholas

did you know I’ve arrived?” I

“The guard notified me as soon as you stepped out of the cab. That was why when I heard the sounds outside,

for goodness’ sake. I’ve got this!” I exclaimed and hastily turned away when Nicholas

entered the living room, my gaze immediately fell onto the pile of blankets on the couch. “Have you been sleeping on the couch

a break. I was too tired

blanket in your daze,” I chided. “Nicholas, you have to take better care of yourself. If Mrs.

keep it a secret too. By the way, you said

smacked my forehead as I suddenly recalled the food that

your birthday, so Mrs. Scott made your favorite ravioli and asked me to bring them to you. I even

me a quizzical look.

Mrs. Scott said she has always

the date on his phone before everything finally became clear

past, Grandma would always

not too late to remember it. Go on, eat your food before it turns cold. I’ve had it earlier and it was

tucked into his dinner,

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

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