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.

rest. I’ll get 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

wait

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

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

how much tighter the security at Nicholas’ villa was, compared to

of the villa, I immediately got

guard greeted politely. “Mr. Scott has already informed me

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

guards more

long, the guard had dropped me off at the villa entrance where Nicholas was already patiently

did you know I’ve arrived?” I

out of the cab. That was why when

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

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

give me a break. I was too

remembered to fetch a blanket in your daze,” I chided. “Nicholas, you have to

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

suddenly recalled the

I 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 asked me to bring them to you. I even bought a cake on the

me a quizzical look.

Scott said she has always celebrated your birthday early instead

date on his phone before everything finally became clear

the past, Grandma would always remind me, but I’ve just been too

eat your food before it turns cold. I’ve had it earlier and

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

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

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