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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.

remarked, “There must have been some kind of jinx on you

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

unscathed,” he pointed out

for it.” She didn’t want to show up at

were the one

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

foot. I’d say that’s

found this suggestion a rather sensible one and after she sipped her milk, she agreed with it. “I guess that

three

of his car. Then, he glanced over at her meaningfully as he said,

affectionately. With a small laugh, she added,

by again soon?”

she promised, nodding

exchange, Zane felt the wheels in his mind turn. He grinned at Douglas as he interjected, “Don’t you

use me as an excuse to see Aunt Sonia, you sly man. However, given how much

the way, are you going to the hospital for the operation today?” Zane’s gaze flickered over to Sonia’s lower

A strained hum then escaped her before she answered, “Yes,

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

by his insistence.

Zane 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 warm

later and she did not stay in place for long.

said, “President Reed, here is today’s schedule.” With that,

the schedule over and perused

the hospital later, so cancel the afternoon line-up, seeing as there’s

which meant she would have

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 a treat after injuring their feet. Have it delivered to President Fuller of Fuller Group and charge it

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

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

Daphne was in a daze as she nodded her head while the wild guesses she made immediately

a quiet sigh of relief. However, she maintained her composure as she waved her hand, dismissing her secretary with a breezy, “You may leave

of course. Right away.” Daphne nodded once and turned

with darkened eyes as Daphne left her office. She had not elaborated on the cause of Toby’s

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