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’ll wait

as I ended the call, I popped into the nearest pharmacy and ended up with a few types of medicines since I was

items finally in hand, I hailed a cab and made my

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

in front of the villa, I

must be Ms. Zanetti,” the security guard greeted politely. “Mr. Scott has already informed me

moment for me to regain composure. “Ahh…

are the security guards more professional, but they even send you right to

me off at the villa

you know I’ve arrived?” I asked

as soon as you stepped out of the cab. That was why when I heard the sounds outside, I knew it had to be

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

of blankets on the couch. “Have you

I was too tired and

chided. “Nicholas, you have to take better care

why else do you think I kept it from her? Now you have to help 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

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

me a quizzical

tell me you forgot about it? Mrs. Scott said she has always celebrated your birthday

somewhat perplexed, Nicholas had to check the date on his phone before

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

remember it. Go on, eat your food before it turns

his dinner, scoffing down everything in just a blink

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

reminded. “I’ll get the cake ready and you can take your medicine