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.

your grandmother has also asked me to bring something to you. Let the

wait

the call, I popped into the nearest pharmacy and ended up with a few types of medicines since I was

all the necessary items finally in hand, I hailed a cab and

dissipated as I realized how much tighter the security at Nicholas’ villa

in front of the villa, I immediately got out and walked toward

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

it took a moment for me to regain composure.

security guards more professional,

had dropped me off at the villa

I’ve arrived?” I asked

a little chuckle. “The guard notified me as soon as you stepped out of the cab. That

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

pile of blankets on the couch. “Have you been sleeping on

too tired and ended up

a blanket in your daze,” I chided. “Nicholas, you have to take better care of yourself. If Mrs. Scott finds out

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

as I suddenly recalled the food that

bought. “It’s 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. I hope you like

a quizzical look.

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

had to check the date on his

past, Grandma would always remind

grin. “It’s still not too late to remember it. Go on, eat your food

dinner, scoffing down everything in just a blink of

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

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