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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.

“There must have been some kind of jinx on you guys. I

I know.” She thought they had been

escaped unscathed,” he pointed out with a lopsided

instead. I’m 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, a certain lunatic named

Zane took a bite of the pancake and casually responded, “That should be easy. It’s not as if you were the one who

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

I’d say that’s a good excuse

milk, she

over, the three of them left

car. Then, he glanced over at her meaningfully as he said, “Thanks for taking care of Douglas last

She stepped forward and ruffled Douglas’ hair affectionately. With

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

she promised,

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

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

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

she suppressed her heartache. A strained hum then escaped

won’t take no for an answer. I know Charles will be present as well, but maybe I could lend an extra helping

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

settled then.” Zane waved his hand at her. “Right, I’ll be taking Douglas home now. See you

his little hand up and waved goodbye

she responded with

stay in place for long. After

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

over and

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

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

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

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

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

her intentions. Sonia lowered her gaze and explained vaguely, “He’s hurt. Given that he’s our biggest collaborator,

nodded her

maintained her composure as she waved her

away.” Daphne

She had not elaborated on the cause of Toby’s injury precisely because she wanted to prevent Daphne from

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