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.

and 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

pharmacy and ended up with a

all the necessary items finally in hand, I hailed a cab and made my way to his villa

running into paparazzi also gradually dissipated as I realized how much tighter

the villa, I immediately got out and walked toward the

must be Ms. Zanetti,” the security guard greeted politely. “Mr. Scott has already informed me of your visit. Please come in; I’ll send you

took a moment for me to regain composure. “Ahh… T-Thank you so

guards more professional, but they even

at the villa entrance where

I’ve arrived?” I asked

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

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

a break. I was too tired and ended up here in my

“Nicholas, you have to take better care of yourself. If Mrs. Scott finds out about this,

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

smacked my forehead as I suddenly recalled the food that Monica wanted me to

pointing at the cake I had bought. “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. I hope

a

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

had to check the date on his phone before everything

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

eat your food before it

his dinner, scoffing down everything

indeed love his grandmother’s ravioli. I also wouldn’t be surprised if that

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