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.

right. Just stay home 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

wait for

pharmacy and ended up with a few types of medicines since I was not sure

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

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

front of the villa,

guard greeted politely. “Mr. Scott has already informed

moment for me to regain

are the security guards more

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

you know I’ve arrived?”

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

heavy at all. You’re the patient, for goodness’ sake. I’ve got this!” I exclaimed and hastily turned away

fell onto the pile of blankets on the couch. “Have you

break. I was too tired

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

keep it a secret too. By the way, you said

my forehead as I suddenly recalled the

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

a

about it? Mrs. Scott said she has always

check the date on his

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

broke into a wide grin. “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

dinner, scoffing

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

I reminded. “I’ll get the cake ready and you can