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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.

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

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

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

“That’s 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

were the one who forced him into saving you. Why don’t you

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

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

after she sipped her milk, she agreed

three of them left the

stood in front of his car. Then, he glanced over at her meaningfully as

big deal.” She stepped forward and ruffled Douglas’ hair affectionately. With a small laugh, she added, “Besides, I like

with you too, Aunt Sonia. Can I come by again soon?” Douglas lifted

course you can,” she

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

the urge to roll his eyes at his 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

you going to the hospital for the operation today?”

suppressed her heartache. 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

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

“Right, I’ll

little hand up and waved goodbye at Sonia

she responded with a

not stay in place for long. After having checked the time,

Daphne trailed after her and said, “President Reed, here is today’s

the schedule over and perused it while she

hospital later, so cancel the afternoon line-up, seeing as there’s nothing important anyway. Also, I’ll have to see the

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 after injuring their feet. Have it delivered to President Fuller of Fuller

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

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

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

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

course. Right away.” Daphne

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

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