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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.

kind of jinx on you guys. I mean, the chances of stuff like this

me, I know.” She thought they had been rather unlucky as

he pointed out with a lopsided

“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

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

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

man had injured his foot. I’d say that’s a

this suggestion a rather sensible one and after she sipped her milk, she agreed with it. “I guess that works.

was over, the three of them

downstairs, he took Douglas by the hand and stood in front of his car. Then, he glanced over at her meaningfully as he said, “Thanks for taking

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

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

she promised, nodding in

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

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 triumph in his romantic

for the operation today?” Zane’s gaze flickered

then escaped

I know Charles will be present as well, but maybe I could lend an extra helping hand or something. Better to be

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

settled then.” Zane waved his hand at her. “Right,

up and waved goodbye at Sonia too. “Bye,

Douglas,” she responded with a

car seconds later and she did not stay in place for long. After having checked the time, she drove

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

schedule over and

the hospital later, so cancel the afternoon line-up, seeing as there’s nothing important

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

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

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 Group and charge it to

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

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 charge of the alternative energy technology project, we should offer him our kindest wishes and concern as

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

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

Daphne

Daphne left her office. She had not elaborated on the cause

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