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.

wait

as I ended the call, I popped into the nearest pharmacy and ended up with a few types of medicines since I was not

in hand, I hailed a cab

gradually dissipated as I realized how much tighter the

moment the cab pulled in front of the villa,

has already informed me of your visit. Please come in;

to regain composure.

guards more professional, but they even

had dropped me off at the villa entrance where Nicholas

know I’ve arrived?” I asked

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

the patient, for goodness’ sake. I’ve got this!”

pile of blankets on the couch. “Have you been sleeping on the couch the whole afternoon? You’re quite the stubborn patient, aren’t

a break. I was too tired

you have to take better care of yourself. If

to help me keep it a secret

as I suddenly recalled the

“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 way here.

me a quizzical look. “My

she has always celebrated your birthday early instead of on the

had to check the date on his

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

on, eat your food before it turns cold. I’ve had it earlier and it was delicious.

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

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

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