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

I’ll wait for

into the nearest pharmacy and ended up with a few types of medicines since I was not sure about Nicholas’ exact

hand, I hailed a cab and made my way

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

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

guard greeted politely. “Mr. Scott has already informed

a moment for me to regain composure.

different! Not only are the security guards

off at the villa entrance

you know I’ve arrived?” I asked

chuckle. “The guard notified me as soon as you stepped out of the cab. That was

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

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

was too tired and ended up

blanket in your daze,” I chided. “Nicholas, you have to take better care of yourself. If Mrs. Scott

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

I suddenly recalled the food that Monica wanted

I 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

gave me a quizzical look. “My

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

date on his phone before everything finally became clear

past, Grandma would always remind

“It’s still not too late to remember it. Go on, eat your food before it turns cold. I’ve

and happily tucked into his dinner, scoffing down everything in just a blink

ravioli. I also wouldn’t be surprised if that was his first meal of

“I’ll get the cake ready and you can