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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.

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

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

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

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

you were

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

had injured his foot. I’d say that’s

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

three

Douglas by the hand and stood in front of his car. Then, he glanced

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

you too, Aunt Sonia. Can I come by again

course 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

eyes at his own uncle. I know you’re just trying to use me as an excuse to see Aunt

going to the hospital for the operation today?” Zane’s gaze flickered over to Sonia’s lower

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

I know Charles will be present as well, but maybe I could lend an extra helping hand

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

his hand at her. “Right, I’ll be taking Douglas home now. See

brought his little hand up and waved goodbye

she responded

their car seconds later and she did not stay in place

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

and perused it

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 schedule

meant she would have to

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

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

President Reed trying to patch things up

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

in a daze as she nodded her head while the wild

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

Daphne nodded once

Daphne left her office. She had not elaborated on the cause of Toby’s injury precisely because

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