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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 on you guys. I mean, the chances of stuff like this happening

me, I know.” She thought they had

he pointed out with

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

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

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

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

her milk, she agreed with it. “I guess

was over, the three of

by the hand and stood in front of his car. Then, he glanced over at her meaningfully as he said, “Thanks for taking care of Douglas last

ruffled Douglas’ hair affectionately. With

by again soon?” Douglas lifted his face and blinked

she promised, nodding

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

own uncle. I know you’re just trying to use me as an excuse to see Aunt Sonia,

the operation today?” Zane’s

her heartache. A strained hum then escaped

that 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

was mildly amused by his insistence.

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

brought his little hand up and waved goodbye at Sonia

Douglas,” she responded with a warm

and she did not stay in place for long. After having

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

over and perused

cancel the afternoon line-up, seeing as there’s nothing important anyway.

few days following the operation, which meant she would have to reorganize her upcoming

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

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

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

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

see.” Daphne was in a daze as she nodded her head while the wild guesses she

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

of course. Right away.” Daphne nodded

not elaborated on the cause of Toby’s

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