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.

bring something to you. Let the security guards know I’ll be popping by soon. I don’t want to

wait

up with a few types

the necessary items finally in hand, I hailed a cab and

I realized how much tighter

pulled in front of the villa, I immediately got out and

already informed me of

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

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

the guard had dropped me off at the villa entrance where Nicholas was already

you know I’ve arrived?” I

guard notified me as soon as you stepped out of the cab. That was why

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 for my shopping

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

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

remembered to fetch a blanket in your daze,” I chided. “Nicholas, you have to take better care of yourself. If Mrs. Scott finds out about this, she’s going to

Now you have to help me keep it a secret too. By the

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

handed the lunchbox to Nicholas before pointing at the cake I had bought. “It’s your birthday, so Mrs. Scott made your favorite ravioli and asked me to bring them

gave me a quizzical look. “My

about it? Mrs. Scott said she has always celebrated

check the date on his phone before everything finally became

the past, Grandma would always remind me,

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

smile and happily tucked into his dinner, scoffing down

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

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