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 to be stuck

I’ll wait for

and ended up with a few types of medicines since I was not sure about Nicholas’ exact

finally in hand, I hailed a cab

worries about running into paparazzi also gradually dissipated as I realized how much tighter the security at

front of the villa, I immediately got out and walked

has already informed

and it took a moment for me to regain

are the security guards more

off at the

know I’ve arrived?” I asked

guard notified me as soon as you stepped out of the

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

pile of blankets on the couch. “Have

was too

your daze,” I chided. “Nicholas, you have to take

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

I suddenly recalled the food that Monica

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.

said she has always

date on his phone before everything

would always remind

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

happily tucked into his dinner, scoffing down

love his grandmother’s ravioli. I

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