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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.

have been some kind of jinx on you guys. I mean, the chances of stuff like this

smile played on Sonia’s lips. “Believe me, I know.” She

to have escaped unscathed,” he pointed out with a lopsided smile, his

him for it.” She didn’t want to show up at his place to deliver

“That should be easy. It’s not as if you were the

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

“The man had injured his foot. I’d

and after she sipped her milk, she

three of them left

car. Then, he glanced over at her meaningfully as he said, “Thanks for taking care of Douglas

forward and ruffled Douglas’ hair affectionately. With a small laugh, she added, “Besides, I like hanging

I come by again soon?” Douglas lifted his face and blinked his

course you can,” she promised,

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

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 wanted

for the operation today?” Zane’s

she suppressed her heartache. A strained hum then escaped her before she answered,

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

mildly amused by his insistence.

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

up and waved

responded with a

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

Reed, here is today’s schedule.” With that, the secretary

and perused

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

days following the operation, which meant she would

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

asked, “By the way, 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 Group and charge it to

to patch things up with President Fuller by sending him a

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 our kindest wishes

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

Sonia found herself heaving a quiet sigh of relief. However, she maintained her composure as

Daphne nodded once and turned

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

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