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.

medicine. Anyway, your grandmother has also asked me to bring something to you. Let the security

wait for

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

hailed a cab and made

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

pulled in front of the villa, I immediately got

informed

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

security guards more professional, but they even send you

guard had dropped me off at

know I’ve arrived?” I

you stepped out of the cab. That was why when

I 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

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

a break. I was too tired and

to take better care

from her? Now you have to help me keep it a secret too. By the way, you said Grandma had

suddenly recalled the food that Monica wanted me to

the lunchbox to Nicholas before pointing at the cake I had 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

a quizzical

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

somewhat perplexed, Nicholas had to check the date on his phone before everything finally became clear to

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

toward him and broke into a wide grin. “It’s still not too late to remember it. Go on, eat your

with a smile and happily tucked into his dinner, scoffing

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

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