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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 mean, the

I know.” She thought they had been rather unlucky as

out with a lopsided smile, his

because Toby shielded 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

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

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

“The man had injured his foot. I’d say that’s a good excuse

sipped her milk, she agreed with it. “I guess that works. I’ll have someone make

over, the three of them left the

car. Then, he glanced over at her meaningfully as he said, “Thanks for taking care

forward and ruffled Douglas’ hair affectionately. With a small laugh, she added, “Besides,

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

you can,” she promised, nodding

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

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 refrained from

the operation today?” Zane’s

strained hum then escaped her before she answered,

as well, but maybe I could lend an extra helping hand or something. Better

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

“Right, I’ll be taking

hand up and waved goodbye at Sonia

responded with

did not stay in place for long. After having checked

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

and perused

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

days following the operation, which meant she

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

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 Fuller of Fuller

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

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 him our

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

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,

of course. Right away.” Daphne

had not elaborated on the

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