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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

Sonia’s lips. “Believe me, I know.” She thought

he pointed out with a lopsided smile,

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

casually responded, “That should be easy. It’s not as if you were the one who forced him into saving you. Why don’t

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

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

and after she sipped her milk, she agreed with it. “I guess that works. I’ll have someone make

three of them

in front of his car. Then, he

ruffled Douglas’ hair affectionately. With a small laugh, she added,

Aunt Sonia. Can I come by again soon?” Douglas lifted his face

she promised,

hearing their exchange, Zane felt the wheels in his mind turn. He grinned at Douglas as he

resisted the urge 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

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

strained hum then escaped her before she answered, “Yes, I’ll be

no for an answer. I know Charles will be present as well, but maybe I could lend an extra

by his

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

waved goodbye at Sonia too. “Bye, Aunt

responded with a

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

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

schedule over and

browsing the list, 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.

hospital for a few days following the operation, which meant she would have to reorganize her upcoming schedule and push

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

the way, could you rustle up a get-well-soon hamper? Make sure to pack it with goodies, preferably for someone who needs

hide her surprise. Is President Reed trying to patch things

noticed 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

in a daze as she nodded her head while

heaving a quiet sigh of relief. However, she maintained her composure as she waved her hand, dismissing her secretary with

of course. Right away.” Daphne

left her office. She had not elaborated on the cause of Toby’s injury precisely because she wanted to

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