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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.

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

“Believe me, I know.” She thought they

fortunate to have escaped unscathed,” he pointed out with a

him for it.” She didn’t want to show up at his place to deliver her thanks in person. If she did, a

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?”

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

she agreed

breakfast was over, the three of them

hand and stood in front of his car. Then, he glanced over at her

affectionately. With a small laugh, she added, “Besides, I like hanging

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

you can,” she promised, nodding

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 the

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

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

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

and I won’t take no for an answer. I know Charles will be present as well, but maybe

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

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

little hand up and waved goodbye

Douglas,” she responded

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

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

schedule over and perused it

so cancel the afternoon line-up, seeing as

be staying in the hospital for a few days following the operation, which meant she would have to reorganize her upcoming schedule and

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

the way, could you rustle up a get-well-soon hamper? Make sure to pack it with goodies, preferably for someone who needs a

Reed trying to patch things up with President Fuller by sending

Sonia lowered her gaze and explained vaguely, “He’s hurt. Given that he’s our biggest collaborator, not

a daze as she nodded her head while the wild

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

course. Right away.” Daphne nodded once and turned

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

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