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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.

story, he rubbed his face and remarked, “There must have been some kind of jinx on you guys. I mean, the chances of

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

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

I should thank him for it.” She didn’t want to show

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

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

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

her milk, she agreed with it. “I guess that works. I’ll have someone make the arrangements

breakfast was over, the three

and stood in front of his car. Then,

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

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

you can,” she promised, nodding

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

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

for the operation

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

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?”

mildly amused by his insistence. “Okay, then. You

“Right, I’ll

his little hand up and waved goodbye at Sonia too.

Douglas,” she responded with a

stay in place for

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

the schedule over and perused it while she

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

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

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

Fuller?” Daphne could not hide her surprise. Is President Reed trying to patch things

Sonia lowered her gaze and explained vaguely, “He’s hurt. Given that he’s our biggest collaborator, not to mention the man in

was in 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

course. Right away.” Daphne nodded once

watched with darkened eyes as Daphne left her office. She had not elaborated on the

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