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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.

and remarked, “There must have been some kind of jinx on you guys. I mean, the chances of stuff

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

fortunate to have escaped unscathed,” he pointed out with a lopsided smile, his eyes meeting

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

Zane took a bite of the pancake and casually responded, “That should be easy. It’s not as if you were the one who

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

injured his foot. I’d

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

three of them

front of his car. Then, he glanced

forward and ruffled Douglas’ hair affectionately. With a small laugh, she

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

can,” she

Douglas as he interjected, “Don’t you worry. I can drop you off here whenever I have the

to see Aunt Sonia, you sly man. However, given how

the way, are you going to the hospital for the operation today?” Zane’s gaze flickered over

she suppressed her heartache. A strained hum then escaped her before

case, I’ll be there and I won’t take 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?” he offered

by his insistence. “Okay, then. You

Zane waved his hand at her. “Right,

his little hand up and waved goodbye

she responded with a

and Douglas left in their car seconds later and she did not stay in place

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

took the schedule over and perused it

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

operation, which meant she

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

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 Fuller Group

Reed trying to patch things up

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, we should offer him our

Daphne was in a daze as she nodded her head while the

heaving a quiet sigh of relief. However, she maintained her composure as she waved

Daphne

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

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