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.

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

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

in hand, I hailed a cab and

realized how much tighter

the cab pulled in front of the villa, I immediately

informed me

for me to regain composure. “Ahh… T-Thank you so

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

the guard had dropped me off at the villa entrance where Nicholas was already patiently

did you know I’ve arrived?” I

as you stepped out of the cab. That was why when I heard the sounds outside,

They aren’t heavy at all. You’re the patient, for

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

a break. I was too tired and

I’m glad you still remembered to fetch a blanket in your daze,” I chided. “Nicholas, you have to take better care of yourself. If Mrs.

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

recalled the food that

hesitation, I handed 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

a quizzical look. “My

she has always celebrated your birthday early instead of on the exact

had to check the date on his phone before everything finally became clear to

would always remind me, but I’ve

pushed the ravioli toward him and 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 homemade ravioli

happily tucked into his dinner, scoffing down everything

indeed love his grandmother’s ravioli. I

call,” I reminded. “I’ll get