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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.

his face and remarked, “There must have been some kind of jinx

Sonia’s lips. “Believe me, I know.”

he pointed out with a lopsided

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

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

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

I’d say that’s a good excuse to

she agreed with it. “I guess that works.

over, the three of

stood in front of his car. Then, he glanced over at her meaningfully as

no big deal.” She stepped forward and ruffled Douglas’ hair affectionately. With

Sonia. Can I come by again soon?” Douglas lifted

course you can,” she promised,

grinned at Douglas as he

just trying to use me as an excuse to see Aunt Sonia, you sly man. However, given how much he wanted Zane to triumph

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

strained hum then escaped her before she answered, “Yes, I’ll

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

mildly amused by his insistence. “Okay, then.

hand at her. “Right, I’ll be

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

Douglas,” she responded with a

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

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

took the schedule over and perused it while

hospital later, so cancel the afternoon line-up, seeing as there’s nothing important anyway. Also, I’ll have to see the schedule for

the hospital for a few days following the operation, which meant

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 treat after injuring their feet. Have it delivered to President

Is President Reed trying to patch things up with President Fuller by sending him a surprise

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

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

maintained her composure as she

course. Right away.” Daphne nodded once and turned

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

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