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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.

“There must have been some kind of jinx

“Believe me, I know.” She thought they had been

have escaped unscathed,” he pointed out

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

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

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

man had injured his foot. I’d say

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

three

Douglas by the hand and stood in front of his car. Then,

deal.” She stepped forward and ruffled Douglas’ hair affectionately. With a

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

course you can,” she promised, nodding

Zane felt the wheels in his mind turn. He grinned at Douglas as he interjected, “Don’t you worry.

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

hospital for the operation

strained hum then escaped her before she answered, “Yes,

case, 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 lend an extra helping hand or something. Better to be

was mildly amused by his insistence. “Okay,

settled then.” Zane waved his hand at her. “Right, I’ll be taking Douglas home now. See you

his little hand up and waved goodbye

Douglas,” she responded with a

seconds later and she did not stay in place for

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

the schedule over and perused

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,

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.”

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 Fuller of Fuller

her surprise. Is President Reed trying to patch things up with President Fuller by sending him

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

as she nodded her head

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

course. Right away.” Daphne nodded once

elaborated on the cause of Toby’s

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