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

I’ll wait

up with a few types of

a cab and made my way to his

paparazzi also gradually dissipated as I realized how much tighter the security at

of the villa, I

the security guard greeted politely. “Mr. Scott has already informed me of your visit.

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

is different! Not only are the security guards more professional, but they even send you right to the

at the villa entrance where Nicholas was

did you know I’ve arrived?” I

stepped out of the cab. That was why when I heard the sounds outside, I knew it

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

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

I was too tired and

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

Now you have to help me keep it a

smacked my forehead as I suddenly recalled the

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

me a quizzical look. “My

Scott said she has always celebrated your birthday early instead of on the exact

to check the date on his phone

Grandma would always remind

late to remember it. Go on, eat your food before it turns cold. I’ve had it earlier and

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

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

call,” I reminded. “I’ll get the cake ready and you can take your medicine