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!”

Monica heard that, she instantly beamed

a tad busy on set this month, so he can’t visit you for now. Yesterday, he phoned me specifically to ask me to visit you.

buy anything. Next time, just come empty-handed. Lili, I can tell that your relationship with

though I can’t quite keep up with

no other choice, I clarified, “Mrs. Scott, Nicholas and I are just friends.

case? It’s all over the news. Besides, Nicky has even asked you to come over and visit me, so he certainly

That doesn’t make sense at all. Nonplussed,

waved a dismissive hand. “Alright, 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

since I came

advanced age, distress washed over

Mrs. Scott. Just take a rest and watch some television

Monica patted the back of my hand and grinned from

can cook. It looks like Nicky will be in for a treat in

amused by her words. After mulling it over for a while, I decided to give up on convincing her about my

let her believe that if it makes her happy. Anyway, Nicholas and I both know that we’re only

then led me into the kitchen and told me about where I could find the utensils and ingredients. When I had a rough idea of things, I urged her to go to the

called. “Have you gone over to visit my grandmother, Liliana? How is

be in high spirits. Would you like

“Sure!”

heat and went in search of Monica

smile brightened further when she heard her grandson’s voice. She even sang my praises to Nicholas, saying, “Nicky, Lili is cooking lunch for me. Do you want to come back and eat before

be told, I was actually a touch embarrassed, for my culinary skills

said to

returned the cell phone to me, Nicholas murmured, “I’m sorry, Liliana. My grandmother must have talked your ear off. She has a childlike character now, so please don’t take offense at

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