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.

Just stay home and rest. I’ll get your medicine. Anyway, your grandmother has also asked me to bring something to

wait

into the nearest pharmacy and ended up with a few types of medicines

hailed a

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

cab pulled in front of the villa, I

Zanetti,” the security guard greeted politely. “Mr. Scott has already informed me of your

me to regain composure. “Ahh… T-Thank you so much.

villa sure is different! Not only are the security guards more professional,

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

know I’ve arrived?” I asked

little chuckle. “The guard notified me as soon as you stepped out of the cab. That was why when I heard the sounds outside, I knew it had

for goodness’ sake. I’ve got this!” I exclaimed and hastily turned away when Nicholas tried to reach for my

immediately fell onto the pile of blankets on the couch. “Have you been sleeping on the couch the whole

I was too tired and ended

still remembered to fetch a blanket in your daze,” I chided. “Nicholas, you have to take better care of yourself.

keep it a secret too. By the way, you said Grandma had something for

I suddenly recalled the food

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.

gave me a

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

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

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

your food before it turns cold. I’ve had it

his dinner, scoffing down everything in just a

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

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