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.

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

I’ll wait for

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

hailed a cab

also gradually dissipated as I realized how much tighter the security at Nicholas’

front of the villa, I immediately

already informed me of

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

are the security guards more professional, but they even send you

me off at the villa entrance where Nicholas

did you know I’ve arrived?” I

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

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

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

break. I was too tired and

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 give you an

think I kept it from her? Now you have to help me keep it a secret too. By the way, you said Grandma had something

recalled the food that Monica wanted

Mrs. Scott made your favorite ravioli and asked me to bring them to you. I even bought a cake on the way here.

gave me a quizzical

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

date on his

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

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.

tucked into his dinner, scoffing down everything in

he did indeed love his grandmother’s ravioli. I also

reminded. “I’ll get the