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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.

the 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

rueful smile played on Sonia’s lips. “Believe me, I know.” She

have escaped unscathed,” he pointed out with a lopsided smile,

I’m still thinking about how I should thank him for it.” She didn’t want to show up at his place

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 or something and have someone send

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

his foot. I’d say that’s a good excuse to send

rather sensible one and after she sipped her milk, she

breakfast was over, the three of

car. Then, he glanced over at

With a small laugh, she added, “Besides, I like

with you too, Aunt Sonia. Can I come by again soon?” Douglas lifted his face and blinked his pair of sparkling eyes at

you can,” she promised, nodding

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

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

hospital for the operation

strained hum then escaped her

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

mildly amused by his

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

hand up and waved goodbye

Douglas,” she responded with a warm

she did not stay

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

the schedule over and perused it while she

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

which meant she would have to reorganize her upcoming schedule and push back a

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

hamper? Make sure to pack it with goodies, preferably for someone

President Reed trying to patch things up

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

as she nodded her head while

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

Daphne nodded once

with darkened eyes as Daphne left her office. She had not elaborated on the cause of

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