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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.

his face and remarked, “There must have been some kind of jinx on you guys. I mean, the chances of stuff like this happening are practically slim-to-none

on Sonia’s lips. “Believe me, I know.” She thought they had been rather unlucky as

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

him for it.” She didn’t want to show up at his place to deliver her thanks in person. If she did, a certain lunatic named Tina might very well unleash chaos once

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

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

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

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

three of them left

car. Then, he glanced over at

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

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

can,” she promised, nodding in

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

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

way, are you going to the hospital for the operation today?” Zane’s

faded as she suppressed her heartache. A strained hum then escaped

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

by his insistence. “Okay, then.

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

brought his little hand up and waved goodbye at Sonia too. “Bye, Aunt

responded

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

Sonia arrived at the company, Daphne trailed after her and said, “President Reed, here

took the schedule over and perused it while

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 for the next

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

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

sure to pack it with goodies, preferably for someone who needs a treat after

Reed trying to patch things up

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 man in charge of the alternative energy technology project, we should offer him

nodded her head while the

of relief. However, she maintained her composure as she waved her hand, dismissing

away.” Daphne

watched with darkened eyes as Daphne left her office. She had not elaborated on the cause of Toby’s injury

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