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.

has also asked me to bring something to you.

wait

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

in hand, I hailed a cab and made

paparazzi also gradually dissipated as I realized how much

front of the villa, I immediately got

greeted politely. “Mr. Scott has already informed me of your visit.

to regain composure. “Ahh…

guards more professional, but they even send you right to the

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

did you know I’ve arrived?” I

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

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

couch. “Have you been sleeping on the couch the whole afternoon? You’re

me a break. I was too

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

why else do you think I kept it from her? Now you have to help me keep it a secret too. By the

recalled

your favorite ravioli and asked me

a quizzical look. “My

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

to check the date on his phone before everything finally became

past, Grandma would always remind me, but

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

nodded with a smile and happily tucked into his dinner, scoffing down everything in just a

the looks of it, he did indeed love his grandmother’s ravioli. I also wouldn’t be surprised if

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