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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.

whole story, he rubbed his face and remarked, “There must have been some kind of

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

pointed out with a lopsided smile, his eyes

I should thank him for it.” She didn’t

were the one

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

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

she agreed

over, the three of

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 laugh, she added,

hanging out with you too, Aunt Sonia. Can I come by again soon?” Douglas

she promised, nodding in

turn. He grinned at Douglas as he interjected,

use me as an excuse to see Aunt Sonia, you sly man. However, given how much he

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

faded as she suppressed her heartache. A strained hum then escaped her before she answered, “Yes,

that 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

was mildly amused by his

Zane waved his hand at her. “Right, I’ll

brought his little hand up and waved goodbye

responded

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

and said, “President Reed, here is today’s schedule.” With that, the secretary began to detail the agenda lined

over and perused

and announced, “I’ll be going to the hospital later, so cancel the afternoon line-up, seeing as there’s nothing

staying in the hospital for a few days following the operation, which meant she would have to reorganize her upcoming schedule and push

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

when 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 who needs a treat after injuring their feet. Have it

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

Sonia 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

a daze as she nodded her head while the wild guesses she

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 with a breezy, “You may

away.” Daphne nodded once and turned

watched with darkened eyes as Daphne left her office. She had not elaborated on the cause of Toby’s injury precisely

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