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 want to be

I’ll wait for

call, I popped into the nearest pharmacy and ended up with

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

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

the cab pulled in front of the villa, I

has already informed

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

security guards more professional, but they even send you

had dropped me off at the villa entrance where Nicholas

know I’ve arrived?” I

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

all. You’re the patient, for goodness’ sake. I’ve got this!” I exclaimed and hastily turned away when Nicholas tried

the pile of blankets on the couch. “Have you been sleeping on the couch

I was too tired and ended

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

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

smacked my forehead as I suddenly recalled the food that Monica

bought. “It’s your birthday, so Mrs. Scott made your favorite ravioli

a quizzical look.

Don’t tell me you forgot about it? Mrs. Scott said she

to check the date on his phone

forget about it. In the past, Grandma would always

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

smile and happily tucked into his dinner, scoffing down everything in

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

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