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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,

me, I know.” She thought they had been rather unlucky

out with a lopsided smile, his

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,

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

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

“The man had injured his foot. I’d say that’s a good excuse to send him

a rather sensible one and after she sipped her milk, she agreed with it. “I guess that works. I’ll have someone make the arrangements

breakfast was over, the three of them left the

in front of his car. Then, he glanced over at her meaningfully as he said, “Thanks for taking

hair affectionately. With a small laugh,

Aunt Sonia. Can I come by again soon?”

course you can,” she promised, nodding in

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

use me as an excuse to see Aunt Sonia, you sly man. However, given how much he wanted Zane

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

strained hum then

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,

was mildly amused by his insistence. “Okay, then. You may

her. “Right, I’ll be

waved goodbye at Sonia

Douglas,” she responded with a warm

their car seconds later and she did not stay in place for long. After having checked the

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

and perused

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 for the next couple of

would be staying in the hospital for a few days following the operation, which meant

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

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 Group and

to

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,

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

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

Right away.” Daphne nodded once and

had not elaborated on

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