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.

stay home and 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

wait

the nearest pharmacy and ended up with a few types

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

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

moment the cab pulled in front of the villa, I immediately got out and walked toward

informed me of your visit. Please come

to

are the security guards more

guard had dropped me off at the villa entrance where

did you know I’ve

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

need your help with these! They aren’t heavy at all. You’re the patient, for goodness’

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

break. I was too tired

your daze,” I chided. “Nicholas, you have to take better care of yourself. If Mrs. Scott finds out about this, she’s going to

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

suddenly recalled the food that Monica wanted me to

hesitation, 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

me a quizzical look.

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

check the date on his phone before everything

about it. In the past, Grandma would always remind me,

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 you love

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

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

a call,” I reminded. “I’ll get the