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Chapter 203

Before Zane could speak up for himself, Douglas barreled toward Sonia and wrapped his arms around her waist, thereafter whining, “Aunt Sonia, Uncle Zane was pinching me!”

Sonia’s eyes narrowed into dangerous slits as she surveyed Zane reproachfully.

 

Zane was quick to raise his hands, as though the gesture was symbolic of his innocence. “No, I did not! Why would I pinch the little guy? I was only teasing him.”

“Teasing him, you say? So, why are his cheeks all red?” Her heart twisted as she soothingly caressed Douglas’ face, which was pink from the pinches. Then, she accusingly addressed Zane, “You’re just like Toby.”

At the mention of Toby, the playful glimmer in Zane’s eyes dimmed. “Toby?! What did he do?”

She rolled her eyes in exasperation and explained witheringly, “He practically kneaded Douglas’ cheeks until they were red last night. It’s always brute force when it comes to you men.”

 

His brows furrowed. “He kneaded Douglas’ face? Does that mean the both of you met Toby after I left last night?”

Sonia handed a spoon to Douglas and pulled up a chair at the table. “That’s right. Douglas was hungry, so I brought him out for food. We then ran into Toby at the restaurant. When Douglas needed to use the restroom, I was too embarrassed to bring him into the men’s room, so Toby brought him instead.”

 

“Oh, okay.” Zane nodded in understanding.

Meanwhile, Douglas was taking his oatmeal when he suddenly piped up, “Mr. Toby was hurt too.”

“Hurt?” Zane could not hide his shock as he looked over at Sonia. “How did that happen?”

She pinched the space between her brows in exhaustion as she began to narrate what had happened the night before.

been some kind of jinx on you guys. I mean, the chances of stuff like this happening are practically slim-to-none

lips. “Believe me, I know.” She thought they had been

he pointed out with a lopsided smile, his eyes

Toby shielded me and was hurt instead. I’m still thinking about how I should thank him for it.” She didn’t want to show up at his place to deliver her thanks in person. If she did, a certain lunatic named Tina might very well unleash

the pancake and casually responded, “That should be easy. It’s not as if you were the one who forced him into saving you. Why don’t you rustle up a get-well-soon hamper or

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

his foot. I’d say that’s a good

she agreed with it. “I guess that works. I’ll have

three of them left the

Then, he

and ruffled Douglas’ hair affectionately. With a small laugh, she added, “Besides, I like hanging

you too, Aunt Sonia. Can I come by again soon?” Douglas lifted

can,” she

turn. He grinned at Douglas as he interjected, “Don’t you worry. I can

his own uncle. I know you’re just trying to use me as an excuse to see Aunt Sonia, you sly man. However, given how much he wanted Zane to triumph in his romantic pursuit, he refrained from

the way, are you going to the hospital for the operation

hum then escaped

no for an answer. I know Charles will be present as well, but maybe I could lend an extra helping hand or something. Better to be safe than sorry, right?”

his insistence. “Okay, then. You may

his hand at her. “Right, I’ll be taking Douglas home now. See you

up and waved

she responded

seconds later and she did not stay in place for

the company, Daphne trailed after her and said, “President Reed, here is today’s schedule.” With that, the

over and

the hospital later, so cancel the afternoon line-up, seeing as there’s nothing important anyway. Also, I’ll have to

in the hospital for a few days following the operation, which meant she would have to reorganize her

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

asked, “By the way, could you rustle up a get-well-soon hamper? Make sure to pack it with goodies, preferably for

hide her surprise. Is President Reed trying to patch things up with President Fuller by sending

that Daphne misread her intentions. Sonia lowered her gaze and explained vaguely, “He’s hurt. Given that he’s our biggest collaborator, not to mention the man in charge of the alternative energy technology project,

daze as she nodded her head while the wild guesses she made immediately

heaving a quiet sigh of relief. However, she maintained her composure as she waved her hand, dismissing her secretary with a breezy, “You may leave

of course. Right away.” Daphne

as Daphne left her office. She had not elaborated on the cause of Toby’s injury precisely because she wanted to prevent

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