See, that’s how different this hamper is from the others. He can’t even be mad now that he knows Miss Reed has sent this, Tom thought with glee.

“Sonia sent this?” Toby’s fingers tightened around his pen as a pleased look flashed in his eyes.

 

Tom noticed it and he quickly carried the hamper across the room to Toby. Then, Tom feigned innocence as he asked, “Do you still want this, President Fuller? I could always take it down to the finance department if you don’t.” I don’t think you’d say no, President Fuller.

“Just put it aside for now,” Toby instructed coolly, jerking his chin in some vague direction.

As expected, Tom stifled a laugh as he nodded and responded, “Yes, sir.” So, I was right when I guessed that President Fuller would keep the hamper. More to the point, he could tell how happy Toby was and he found the man’s efforts to maintain a straight face rather pointless.

Tom set the hamper down without another word. He was just about to leave when his phone rang in his pocket. As he took it out, he glanced at the screen to see that it was the receptionist calling. “I need to get this, President Fuller.”

 

Toby hummed distractedly in response as his gentle gaze lingered on the hamper.

Taken aback by how enamored Toby was with the gift, Tom mused, I bet he’d have torn into the hamper if I wasn’t here. Nonetheless, he looked away from his boss and simply answered the phone.

 

Barely two minutes had passed when he drew the phone away and informed plainly, “President Fuller, Miss Gray has arrived.”

When Toby heard this, he frowned. “What is she doing here?”

“I’m not sure, but she has probably caught the news of your injury.” Tom’s eyes fell upon the wheelchair in which Toby was sitting.

between his brows. “Let her

to his ear once more and relayed instructions

office and as soon as she entered the room, she urged, “Is it true that you were

took a tentative sip of coffee. “It was a

worry was etched on her face. “What kind

placed his cup down and answered stoically, “It’s nothing—just a sprain. Don’t worry

practically scared witless when I heard about your injury. This won’t do; I need to know how badly injured you are.” With that, she lowered herself and made to check his injury

Toby frowned at the sight of this and immediately

fall. She tipped backward and landed on her rump unceremoniously. Her eyes were wide with disbelief as she stared up

lip, she regarded him

have realized that his gesture had been uncalled for. A twinge of guilt worked its way into his heart as he

so why did you allow Miss Reed to lift your pant leg last night? I don’t see you pushing her away and telling

much rather be

a forced smile as she added, “I should have known my boundaries. I was so anxious to

“Don’t worry, it wasn’t your fault anyway. Besides, it’s just a sprain and I’ll be back on my

having said this, he shot a discreet look at Tom, who immediately understood that the show was over. With a dry cough, Tom interjected, “That’s

that case, my mind is eased.” Tina patted her chest

going now, President Fuller,” he informed politely as he

“Go on,

Tom turned and headed out the door, leaving those

the room. Her gaze suddenly fell upon a box on

as she picked up the box for inspection.

opened the box before he could stop

bigger than the other to denote its masculine outline—and asked in surprise, “When did you get these, Toby? I’ve had my eyes on them

watch. However, just as she was about to strap it over her

watched him return the watch to the box. A menacing grimace twisted her features, albeit only for a second. “If it isn’t for me, then who is it for?” she demanded in her most casual tone, digging her nails into her palms

like a restless

which was the sole reason why they even received watches in the first place. Surely, it would not be strange for him to give the watches to her. In fact, he shouldn’t be caught off guard

“You shouldn’t wear it because I

for it. She broke into a smile

moment there, she thought he had gotten the

whined unhappily, “You really ought to have bought a set for us as well, Toby. Yet, you went ahead and purchased one

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