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.

Anyway, your grandmother has also asked me to bring something

I’ll wait for

ended up with

necessary items finally in hand, I hailed a

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

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

the security guard greeted politely. “Mr. Scott has already informed me of your visit.

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

the security guards more professional, but they even

dropped me off at the villa entrance where

know I’ve

chuckle. “The guard notified me as soon as you stepped out of the cab. That was why when I heard the sounds outside, I knew it had

patient, for goodness’ sake. I’ve got this!” I exclaimed and hastily turned away when Nicholas tried to

my gaze immediately fell onto the pile of blankets on the couch. “Have you been sleeping on the couch the whole afternoon? You’re quite the stubborn

too

in your daze,” I chided. “Nicholas, you have to take

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

my forehead as I suddenly recalled the food that

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

a quizzical

about it? Mrs. Scott said she has always

somewhat perplexed, Nicholas had to check the date on his phone before everything finally became clear

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

the ravioli 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 it was delicious. Mrs. Scott said you love

his dinner, scoffing down everything in just a blink of

his grandmother’s ravioli. I also wouldn’t be surprised

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