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.

right. Just 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

wait for

nearest pharmacy and ended up

a

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

villa, I immediately

has already informed me of

and it took a moment for me to regain composure. “Ahh… T-Thank

villa sure is different! Not only are the security guards more professional, but they even send

off at the villa entrance where

you know I’ve arrived?” I asked

the

see… Hey, I 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

was too tired and ended up here in my

still remembered to fetch a blanket in your daze,” I chided. “Nicholas, you have to

kept it from her? Now you have to help me keep it a secret too. By the

I suddenly recalled

at the cake I had bought. “It’s your birthday, so Mrs. Scott made your favorite ravioli

a quizzical look. “My

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

to check the date on his phone before everything finally became

would always remind me, but I’ve

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

nodded with a smile and happily tucked into his dinner, scoffing

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

get