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.

asked me to bring something to you. Let the security guards know I’ll be popping by soon. I don’t want to

wait for

the nearest pharmacy and ended up with a few types of

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

paparazzi also gradually dissipated as I realized how much tighter the security at Nicholas’ villa was, compared to that on

of the villa, I immediately got

Scott has already informed me of your visit.

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

is different! Not only are the security guards more professional, but they even send you right to

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

did you know I’ve arrived?” I

you stepped out of the cab. That

your help with these! They aren’t 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

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

a break. I was too tired and ended up here in my

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

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

I suddenly recalled the food that Monica wanted

lunchbox to Nicholas before pointing at the cake I had bought. “It’s your birthday, so Mrs. Scott made your favorite ravioli and asked me to bring them to you.

me a quizzical look. “My

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

the date on his phone before everything finally

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

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

into his dinner, scoffing down everything in just

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

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