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 you. Let the security guards know I’ll

I’ll wait for

the nearest pharmacy and ended up with

I hailed a cab and made my way to his villa in South

worries about running into paparazzi also gradually dissipated as I realized how

the villa, I

must be Ms. Zanetti,” the security guard greeted politely. “Mr. Scott has already informed me of your visit. Please come

and it took a moment for me to regain composure. “Ahh… T-Thank you so much. Sorry

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

me off at the villa

you know I’ve

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

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

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

was too tired and ended up

glad you still 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 give you an

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

suddenly recalled the

your favorite ravioli and asked me to bring them to you. I even bought a cake on the way

me a quizzical look. “My

Don’t tell me you forgot about it? Mrs. Scott said she has always

date on his phone before

the past, Grandma would always remind me, but I’ve just

on, eat your food before it turns cold. I’ve had it earlier and it was

a smile and happily tucked into his dinner, scoffing down

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

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