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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.

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

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

fortunate to have escaped unscathed,” he pointed out with

was hurt instead. I’m still thinking about how I should thank him for it.” She

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 over

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

“The man had injured his foot. I’d say

she

was over, the three of them left

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

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

you too, Aunt Sonia. Can I come by again

you can,” she promised,

exchange, Zane felt the wheels in his mind turn. He grinned at Douglas as he interjected, “Don’t you worry. I can drop you off here whenever I have the

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

the operation today?” Zane’s

suppressed her heartache. A strained hum then escaped her

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

mildly amused by his insistence. “Okay,

settled then.” Zane waved his hand at her. “Right, I’ll

up and waved goodbye at

responded with a

stay in place for long. After

at 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 for

the schedule over and perused it while

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

operation, which meant she would have to reorganize her upcoming

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

had only just opened the door 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

could not hide her surprise. Is President Reed trying to patch things up with President Fuller by sending him a

biggest collaborator, not to mention

as she nodded her head while the wild guesses she made

However, she maintained her composure as she waved her hand, dismissing

of course. Right away.” Daphne nodded

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

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