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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 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

unscathed,” he pointed out

corners of her lips slightly tipped up. “That’s only because Toby shielded me and was hurt instead. I’m still thinking about how I should thank him for it.” She didn’t

pancake and casually responded, “That should be easy. It’s not as if you were the one who forced him into saving you. Why don’t you rustle up a

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

I’d

she agreed with it. “I guess that works. I’ll have someone make

breakfast was over, the three of

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

She stepped forward and ruffled Douglas’ hair affectionately. With a small laugh, she added, “Besides, I like hanging out

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

you can,” she promised,

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

his own uncle. I know you’re just trying to use me as an excuse to see Aunt Sonia, you sly man. However, given how much he wanted Zane to triumph in his romantic pursuit, he

for the operation today?” Zane’s

A strained hum then escaped her before she answered, “Yes, I’ll be going this

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

was mildly amused by his insistence. “Okay, then.

her. “Right, I’ll be taking

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

she responded with a

not stay in place for long. After having checked the time, she

at the company, Daphne trailed after her and said, “President Reed, here

the schedule over and

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

following the operation, which meant she would

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

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

not hide her surprise. Is President Reed trying to patch

and explained vaguely, “He’s hurt. Given that he’s our biggest collaborator,

nodded her head while the wild guesses she made immediately

However, she maintained her composure as she waved her hand, dismissing her secretary with a breezy, “You may leave

Daphne nodded

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

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