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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.

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

played on Sonia’s lips. “Believe me, I know.”

escaped unscathed,” he pointed out with a

only because 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.

you were the one who forced him into saving you. Why don’t you rustle up a get-well-soon hamper or something and have someone send

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

emphatically. “The man had injured his foot. I’d

suggestion a rather sensible one and after she sipped her milk, she agreed with it. “I guess that works. I’ll

was over, the three of

by the hand and stood in front of his car. Then, he glanced

hair affectionately. With a small

Can I come by again soon?” Douglas lifted his face and

you can,” she promised, nodding in

wheels in his mind turn. He grinned at Douglas as he interjected, “Don’t you worry.

Aunt Sonia, you sly man. However, given how much he wanted Zane

the operation today?”

strained hum then

know Charles will be present as well, but maybe I could lend an extra helping hand or something. Better

his insistence.

settled then.” Zane waved his hand at her. “Right, I’ll be taking Douglas home

brought his little hand up and waved goodbye

responded with a warm

not stay in place for long.

“President Reed, here is today’s schedule.” With that, the secretary began to

the schedule over and perused it while she

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

few days following the operation, which meant she would have to reorganize her upcoming schedule and push back

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

up a get-well-soon hamper? Make sure to pack it with goodies, preferably for someone who needs a treat after injuring their feet. Have it delivered to President Fuller of

to patch things up with

Given that he’s our biggest collaborator, not to mention the man

daze as she nodded her head

of relief. However, she maintained her composure as she waved her hand, dismissing her secretary with a breezy,

of course. Right away.” Daphne nodded

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

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