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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.

face and remarked, “There must have been some kind of jinx on you guys.

rueful smile played on Sonia’s lips. “Believe me, I know.” She thought they had been rather

fortunate to have escaped unscathed,” he pointed out with a lopsided smile, his eyes meeting

it.” She didn’t want to show up at his place to deliver her

he read Sonia’s mind, Zane took a bite of 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

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

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

this suggestion a rather sensible one and after she sipped her milk, she agreed with it. “I guess that works.

over, the three

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

forward and ruffled Douglas’ hair affectionately. With

Can I come by again soon?” Douglas

she promised, nodding in

turn. He grinned at Douglas as he interjected, “Don’t you worry.

urge to roll his eyes at his 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 calling the older

hospital for the operation today?” Zane’s gaze

suppressed her heartache. A strained hum then escaped her before

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

mildly amused by his insistence. “Okay,

his hand at her. “Right, I’ll

waved goodbye at Sonia too.

she responded with

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

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

over and

list, she handed it back to 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 the schedule

which meant she would have

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

Is President Reed trying to patch things up with President Fuller

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 kindest wishes and concern as a matter

daze as she nodded her head while the wild guesses she

Sonia found herself heaving a quiet sigh of relief. However, she maintained her composure as she waved her hand, dismissing her secretary with

away.” Daphne nodded

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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