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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.

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 practically slim-to-none

Sonia’s lips. “Believe me, I know.”

unscathed,” he pointed out with a

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 to deliver her thanks in person. If she did, a certain lunatic named Tina might very well unleash

and 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 have

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

had injured his foot. I’d say

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

breakfast was over, the three of them

he took Douglas by the hand and 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,

come by again soon?”

can,” she

mind turn. He 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

hospital for the operation today?” Zane’s gaze

faded as she suppressed her heartache. A strained hum then escaped her before

present as well, but maybe I could lend an extra helping hand or

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

Zane waved his hand at her. “Right, I’ll

his little hand up and waved goodbye at

responded with a

Douglas left in their car seconds later and she did not stay in place for long. After having checked

as Sonia arrived at the company, Daphne trailed after her and said, “President Reed, here is today’s schedule.” With that, the secretary began to detail

schedule over and perused it while

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

for a few days following the operation, which meant she

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

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

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

noticed Daphne’s 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

see.” Daphne was in a daze as she nodded her head while the wild

heaving a quiet sigh of relief. However, she maintained her composure as she waved her hand, dismissing her secretary with a breezy,

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

with darkened eyes as Daphne left her office. She had not elaborated on the cause of Toby’s injury precisely because she wanted to

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