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.

I’ll get your medicine. Anyway, your grandmother has also asked me to bring something to you. Let the security guards know I’ll be popping by soon. I

I’ll wait

ended up with a few types of

finally in hand, I hailed a cab and

about running into paparazzi also gradually dissipated as I realized how

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

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

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

guards more professional, but they even send

dropped me off at the villa entrance where Nicholas

did you know I’ve

soon as you stepped out of the cab. That was why when I heard the sounds outside, I knew it

patient, for goodness’ sake. I’ve got

entered the living room, my gaze immediately fell onto the pile of blankets on the couch. “Have you been

I was too tired

“Nicholas, you have to take better care of yourself. If

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

smacked my forehead as I suddenly recalled the food

handed the 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. I even bought a cake on the way here. I

gave me a quizzical look.

Don’t tell me you forgot about it? Mrs. Scott said she has always celebrated your

had to check the date on his phone before

would always remind me, but I’ve just been

on, eat your food before it turns cold.

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

his grandmother’s ravioli. I also wouldn’t be surprised if that was his first

I reminded. “I’ll get the cake ready and you can take your