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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.

he heard the whole story, he rubbed his face and remarked, “There must have been some kind of jinx on you guys. I mean, the chances of stuff like this happening are

me, I know.” She thought

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

only because Toby shielded me and was hurt instead. I’m still thinking about how I should thank him for it.” She didn’t want to show up at his place

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

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

injured his foot. I’d say that’s

sipped her milk, she

the three of them

took Douglas by the hand and stood in front of his car. Then, he glanced

With a small laugh, she

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

course you can,” she

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

just trying to use me as an excuse to see Aunt Sonia, you sly man. However,

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

she suppressed her heartache. A strained hum then escaped her before she answered, “Yes, I’ll

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 to be safe than sorry, right?” he offered

his insistence. “Okay, then. You may

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

hand up and waved goodbye at Sonia too. “Bye, Aunt

Douglas,” she responded with a

in their car seconds later and she did not stay in place for long.

her and said, “President Reed, here is today’s schedule.” With that, the secretary began to detail the

over and

Daphne and announced, “I’ll be going to the hospital later, so cancel the afternoon line-up,

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

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 to

hide her surprise. Is President Reed trying to patch things up with President Fuller

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

a daze as she nodded her head while the wild

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

course. Right away.” Daphne

on the cause of Toby’s

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