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.

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

I’ll wait

ended up with

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

as I realized how much tighter

of the villa, I immediately

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

guards more professional, but they even send you right

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

know I’ve arrived?” I

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

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

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

was too

daze,” I chided. “Nicholas, you have to take better care of yourself. If Mrs.

else do you think I kept it from her? Now you have to help me keep it a secret

smacked my forehead as I suddenly recalled the food that Monica wanted me to

Mrs. Scott made your favorite ravioli and asked me

me a

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

date on his phone

about it. In the past, Grandma would always remind

your food before it turns cold. I’ve had it earlier and

and happily tucked into his dinner, scoffing

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

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