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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.

been some kind of jinx on you guys. I mean, the chances of stuff like this happening are practically

I know.”

have escaped 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 want to show up at his place to deliver

the 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 get-well-soon hamper

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

nodded emphatically. “The man had injured his foot. I’d say

her milk, she

was over, the three of them

front of his car. Then, he

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

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

course you can,” she

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

to see Aunt Sonia, you sly man. However, given how much he wanted Zane to triumph in his romantic pursuit, he refrained from

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

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

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

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

up and waved goodbye at Sonia too.

responded

not stay in place for long. After having

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

took the schedule over and

later, so cancel the afternoon line-up, seeing as there’s nothing important anyway.

following the operation, which meant she would have to reorganize her upcoming schedule and push back a couple of

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

hide her surprise. Is President Reed trying to

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

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

sigh of relief. However, she maintained her composure as she waved her hand, dismissing her secretary with a breezy, “You

Right away.” Daphne nodded once and

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

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