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.

home and rest. I’ll get your medicine. Anyway, your grandmother has also asked me to bring something to you. Let the security

I’ll wait for

up with a few

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

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

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

the security guard greeted politely. “Mr. Scott has already informed me of your visit. Please come in; I’ll send

for me to regain composure. “Ahh… T-Thank you so much.

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

me off at

did you know I’ve arrived?”

stepped out of the cab. That was

patient, for goodness’ sake. I’ve got this!” I exclaimed and

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

too tired and ended up here in my

“Nicholas, you have to take better care of yourself. If Mrs. Scott finds out about this, she’s going to give

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

as I suddenly recalled the

Scott made your favorite ravioli

me a quizzical

Mrs. Scott said she has always celebrated your birthday early instead of

the date on his phone before everything finally became clear

I did forget about it. In the past, Grandma would always remind

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 love her homemade ravioli the

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

it, he did indeed love his grandmother’s ravioli. I also wouldn’t

a call,” I reminded. “I’ll get the cake ready