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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.

story, he rubbed his face and remarked, “There must have been some kind of jinx on you guys. I

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

out with a lopsided smile,

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

It’s not as if you were the one who forced him

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

had injured his foot. I’d say that’s

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

three of them

took Douglas by the hand and stood in front of his car. Then, he glanced over at her meaningfully as he said, “Thanks

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

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

she promised,

exchange, Zane felt the wheels in his mind turn. He grinned at Douglas as he interjected, “Don’t you worry. I can drop you off here whenever I have

resisted the urge to roll his eyes at his own uncle. I know you’re just trying to use me as an excuse to see Aunt Sonia, you sly

are you going to the hospital for the operation

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

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

his insistence. “Okay, then.

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

brought his little hand up and waved goodbye at Sonia too. “Bye,

responded with a warm

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

soon as Sonia arrived at the company, Daphne trailed after her and said, “President Reed, here is today’s

schedule over and perused it while

the list, she handed it back 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

meant

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

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

not hide her surprise. Is President Reed trying to patch things up

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 him our kindest wishes and concern as a

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

a quiet sigh of relief. However, she maintained her

course. Right away.” Daphne

elaborated on the cause of

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