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.

get your medicine. Anyway, your grandmother has also asked me to bring something

wait for

into the nearest pharmacy and ended up with a few types of medicines since I was not sure

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

realized how much tighter the security at Nicholas’ villa

the villa,

Scott has already informed me of your visit. Please come

head was reeling and it took a moment for me to regain composure. “Ahh… T-Thank

are the security guards more professional, but they

the guard had dropped me off at

know I’ve arrived?” I

soon as you stepped out of the cab. That was why when I heard

heavy at all. You’re the patient, for goodness’ sake. I’ve got

couch. “Have you been sleeping on the couch the

give me a break. I was too tired and ended up here

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

keep it a secret too.

I suddenly recalled the food that Monica wanted me

pointing at the cake I had bought. “It’s your birthday, so Mrs. Scott made your favorite ravioli and asked me

me a quizzical

forgot about it? Mrs. Scott said she has

the date on his phone before everything finally became clear

would always remind me, but I’ve just been too busy this

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.

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

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

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