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.

me to bring something to you.

wait

ended up with a few types of medicines since

necessary items finally in hand, I hailed a cab and made my

as I realized how much tighter the security at Nicholas’ villa was, compared

pulled in front of the villa, I immediately got out and walked toward the

must be Ms. Zanetti,” the security guard greeted politely. “Mr. Scott has already informed me of your visit. Please come in; I’ll send you to Mr.

a moment for me to regain composure. “Ahh…

villa sure is different! Not only are the security guards more professional, but they even

off at the

you know I’ve arrived?”

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

heavy at all. You’re the patient, for goodness’ sake. I’ve got this!” I exclaimed and hastily turned away when Nicholas tried to reach for my

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

a break. I was too tired and

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

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

recalled the food

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

me a

my. Don’t tell me you forgot about it? Mrs. Scott said she has always celebrated your birthday early instead of

on his phone before

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

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

dinner, scoffing down everything in just a blink

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

right, give your grandmother a call,” I reminded. “I’ll get the cake