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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.

kind of

Sonia’s lips. “Believe me, I know.” She thought they had been rather unlucky

out with a lopsided smile, his eyes

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,

the pancake and casually 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 send it

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

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

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

was over, the three of

car. Then, he glanced over at her

hair affectionately. With a small laugh, she added,

hanging out with you too, Aunt Sonia. Can I come by again soon?” Douglas lifted his face and blinked his pair of sparkling eyes

can,” she promised,

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

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 Zane to triumph in his romantic

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

she suppressed her heartache. A strained hum then

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. “Okay, then. You

Zane waved his hand at her. “Right, I’ll be taking Douglas

hand up and waved goodbye at Sonia too.

Douglas,” she responded with

did not stay in place for

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

took the schedule over and perused

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

in the hospital for a few days following the operation, which meant she would have to

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

to her office 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 someone who needs a treat after injuring their feet.

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

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 of

nodded her

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

Right away.” Daphne nodded once and turned to

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

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