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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.

remarked, “There must have been some kind of jinx on you guys. I mean, the

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

have escaped unscathed,” he pointed out with

“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 deliver her thanks in person. If she did, a certain lunatic named Tina might very well unleash

you were the one who forced him

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

had injured his foot. I’d

she agreed with it. “I guess that works. I’ll have someone make the

over, the three of them left the

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

ruffled Douglas’ hair affectionately. With a

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

you can,” she promised, nodding

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

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

to the hospital for the operation today?” Zane’s gaze flickered

heartache. A strained hum then escaped her

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 safe than sorry,

amused by his insistence.

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

and waved goodbye at Sonia too.

responded with a warm

and Douglas left in their car seconds later and she did not stay in

at the company, Daphne trailed after her and said, “President Reed, here is today’s schedule.”

the schedule over and

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

the operation, which meant she would have to

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

when she turned and asked, “By the way, could you rustle up a get-well-soon hamper? Make sure to pack it with goodies, preferably for

Is President Reed trying to patch things up with President Fuller by sending him a

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

as she nodded her head while the wild guesses she made immediately

maintained her composure as she waved her hand, dismissing

Right away.” Daphne nodded

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

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