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.

the space between his brows.

sir.” Tom placed his phone to his ear once more and relayed

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

sip of coffee. “It was a minor accident,

was etched on

stoically, “It’s nothing—just a sprain.

This won’t do; I need to know how badly injured you are.” With that, she

frowned at the sight of this and immediately pushed

rump unceremoniously. Her

on her lip, she

its way into his heart as he pulled her up to her feet. “Sorry, Tina,

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

a remark to himself. He would much rather be on the sidelines

known my boundaries. I was so anxious to see your injury that I ignored how you might feel about me doing so. Please don’t hold this against

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

over. With a dry cough, Tom

mind is eased.” Tina patted

be going now, President Fuller,” he informed

nodded. “Go

conversation.” With that, Tom turned and headed out

the room. Her gaze suddenly fell upon a box on the desk whereby she

face as she picked

opened the box before he

latest his-and-hers watches set by Clovis!” She stared at the watches—one slightly 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 for a while now and I was hoping that I could get them as a couple’s gift for us, but other buyers have beaten me to it. I can’t believe that you actually secretly

gingerly picked up the women’s watch. However, just as she was about to strap it over her wrist, Toby reached out and took it away from her. “This isn’t for

Tina’s face froze and disappeared as she 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

mind like a restless phantom, and even he

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 by

his gaze, he explained, “You shouldn’t wear it because I bought the watches

for it. She broke into a smile as the

a moment there, she thought he

to have bought a set

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