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.

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

wait for

I ended the call, I popped into the nearest pharmacy and ended up with a few types

in hand, I hailed a cab and made my way

gradually dissipated as I realized how much

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

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

was reeling and it took a moment for me to

Not only are the security guards more professional, but they even send you right

dropped me off at

know I’ve arrived?”

as soon as you stepped out of the cab. That

need your help with these! They aren’t heavy at all. You’re the patient, for goodness’ sake. I’ve got this!” I

of blankets on the couch. “Have you been sleeping on the couch the whole afternoon?

break. I was too

daze,” I chided. “Nicholas, you have to take better care of yourself.

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 something for me. What

forehead as I suddenly recalled the

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

me a quizzical look.

you forgot about it? Mrs. Scott said she has always celebrated your birthday early instead of on

perplexed, Nicholas had to check the date on

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

“It’s still not too late to 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 homemade ravioli the

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

ravioli. I also wouldn’t be surprised if that was his first

grandmother a call,” I reminded. “I’ll get the