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. Let the security guards know I’ll be popping by soon. I

I’ll wait for

up with a few types of medicines since I

I hailed a cab and made

as I realized how much tighter the security

the villa,

Scott has already informed me of your visit. Please come in; I’ll

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

is different! Not only are the security guards

dropped me off at the villa entrance where Nicholas was

I’ve arrived?” I asked

me as soon as 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

couch. “Have you been sleeping on the couch the whole afternoon? You’re quite the stubborn patient, aren’t

was too tired and ended up here in

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

have to help me keep it a secret too. By

forehead as I suddenly recalled the food

“It’s your birthday, so Mrs. Scott made your favorite ravioli and asked me to bring them to you. I even

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

had to check the date on his phone before everything finally became clear

Grandma would always

late to remember it. Go on, eat your food before it turns cold. I’ve had it earlier and it was delicious.

into his dinner, scoffing down everything in just a blink of

looks of it, he did indeed love his grandmother’s ravioli. I also wouldn’t be surprised if that was his first meal of the

give your grandmother a call,” I reminded. “I’ll get the cake ready and you can take