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.

has also asked me to bring something to you. Let the security guards know I’ll be popping by soon. I

I’ll wait

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

a cab and made my way to his villa in

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

of the villa, I immediately got out and walked

informed

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

sure is different! Not only are the security guards

had dropped me off at

you know I’ve

of the cab.

don’t need your help with these! They aren’t heavy at all. You’re the patient, for goodness’ sake. I’ve got this!” I exclaimed and hastily turned away when Nicholas tried to reach for

on the couch. “Have you been sleeping on the couch the whole afternoon? You’re quite the

I was too tired and ended up here in

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

me keep it a secret too. By the way, you said Grandma had something for me. What is

smacked my forehead as I suddenly recalled the food that

had bought. “It’s your birthday, so Mrs. Scott made your favorite ravioli and asked me to bring them to you.

gave me a quizzical look.

my. Don’t tell me you forgot about it? Mrs. Scott said she has always celebrated your birthday early instead

to check the date on

it. In the past, Grandma would always remind me, but I’ve just

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 you love

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

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

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