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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.

have been some kind of jinx on you guys. I mean, the chances of stuff

played on Sonia’s lips. “Believe me, I know.” She thought they had been rather

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

for it.” She didn’t want to show up at his place to deliver

as if 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

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

injured his foot. I’d say that’s a good excuse to send

her milk, she agreed with

the three

hand and stood in front of his car. Then, he glanced over at her meaningfully as he said, “Thanks for taking care of Douglas

She stepped forward and ruffled Douglas’ hair affectionately. With a small

hanging out with you too, Aunt Sonia. Can I come by again soon?” Douglas lifted his face and blinked his pair of sparkling eyes

course you can,” she

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

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 calling the older

the hospital for the operation today?” Zane’s gaze flickered over to Sonia’s

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

take no for an answer. I know Charles will be present as well, but maybe

amused by his insistence. “Okay, then. You

“Right, I’ll be taking Douglas home now. See

his little hand up and waved

she responded

car seconds later and she did not stay in place for long. After having checked the time, she drove

Reed, here is

schedule over and perused

to Daphne and announced, “I’ll be going to the hospital later, so cancel the afternoon line-up, seeing as there’s nothing important anyway. Also, I’ll have to see the schedule

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

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

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

trying to

noticed Daphne’s expression, she knew instantly 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, we should offer

nodded her head while the wild guesses

the sight of this, Sonia found herself heaving a quiet sigh of relief. However, she maintained her composure as she waved her hand, dismissing her secretary

course. Right away.” Daphne nodded once

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

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