Love the Second Time Around

Chapter 131 I Am Not His Girlfriend

The elderly lady’s exclamation stunned me for a moment. I wanted to clarify things, but she had already pulled me into the house with all the enthusiasm in the world.

She then continued, “Do you mind me calling you Lili, child? Let me tell you, don’t take those comments on the Internet to heart. It doesn’t matter in the slightest whether they like you. It’s fine as long as Nicky likes you. Besides, I like you, too! Are you thirsty, Lili? Do have a seat. I’ll go and get you a glass of fruit juice.”

She led me into the house by the hand, chattering all the way. I wanted to interject, but there was no room for me to do so.

Right then, my mind was already feeling fuzzy, and my temples throbbed faintly.

What did she say just now? She read the news on the Internet and assumed that I was Nicholas’ girlfriend, so she has been waiting for me to visit? She appears to be in her sixties or seventies; yet, she reads the gossip on the Internet?

All at once, I was torn between amusement and exasperation.

Why is Nicholas’ personality the polar opposite of hers?

“Lili, I’ve decided not to give you fruit juice. The weather is chilly now, so it’s not good to drink that. I made you milk tea instead, and it’s strawberry-flavored. Do you like it? This is my favorite!”

Monica was all smiles as she placed the milk tea in front of me. Then, she stared at me earnestly.

Seeing that, I was stunned for a moment. Is she hoping that I’ll drink it right now?

“So, do you like it? If you do, hurry up and take a few sips to warm up.”

Strawberry-flavored milk tea, huh? She’s really young at heart! I’ve never seen anyone of her age drinking milk tea, after all.

Picking it up, I could sense that the cup was warm, so Monica probably made it with warm water.

“Thank you, Mrs. Scott. It’s delicious!”

that, she instantly beamed like a

set this month, so he can’t visit you for now. Yesterday, he phoned me specifically to ask me to visit you. And everything I bought was according to his specifications. They’re all your favorite

fervently asserted, “You don’t need to buy anything. Next time, just come empty-handed. Lili, I can tell that your relationship

Isn’t she going too fast? I feel as though I can’t quite keep

clarified, “Mrs. Scott, Nicholas and I are just friends. Our relationship isn’t what the public thinks it

over the news. Besides, Nicky has even asked you to come over and visit me, so he certainly has his heart set

doesn’t make sense at all. Nonplussed, I insisted,

I know there are many rules in the entertainment industry, so it’s okay even if you refuse to admit it. It’s enough as long as I know that you two are dating,”

I came in,

advanced age, distress

I’ll cook, Mrs. Scott. Just take a rest

that, Monica patted the back of my hand and grinned from

love a woman who can cook. It looks like Nicky

for a while, I decided to give up on convincing her about my

believe that if it makes her happy. Anyway, Nicholas and I both know

where I could find the utensils and ingredients. When I had a rough idea of things, I

over

spirits.

“Sure!”

and went in search of Monica with my cell

even sang my praises to Nicholas, saying, “Nicky, Lili is cooking lunch for me.

I was actually a touch embarrassed, for

had no idea what Nicholas said to Monica, but

“I’m sorry, Liliana. My grandmother must have talked your ear off. She has a childlike character now, so please don’t

replied, “Don’t worry, for I don’t mind