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.

to bring something to

I’ll wait

the nearest pharmacy and ended up with a few types of medicines since I was not sure about

a cab and made my way to

gradually dissipated as I realized how much tighter the

moment the cab pulled in front of the villa,

security guard greeted politely. “Mr. Scott has already informed me of your visit. Please come in; I’ll send you to

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

Not only are the security guards more

off at the villa entrance where Nicholas

did you know I’ve arrived?” I asked

you stepped out of the cab. That was why when I heard

I 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

entered the living room, my gaze immediately fell onto the pile of blankets on the couch. “Have you been sleeping on the

too tired and ended up here

a blanket in your daze,” I chided. “Nicholas, you have to take better

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

recalled the food that

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

me a quizzical look.

Don’t tell me you forgot about it? Mrs. Scott said she has always celebrated your birthday early instead of on the exact

check the date on his phone

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

grin. “It’s still not too late to remember it. Go on, eat your food before it turns cold. I’ve had

into his dinner, scoffing down everything in just

ravioli. I also

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