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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.

have been some kind of

rueful smile played on Sonia’s lips. “Believe me, I know.” She thought they had been rather unlucky

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 up at his place to deliver

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 you. Why don’t you rustle up a get-well-soon hamper or something and

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

emphatically. “The man had injured his foot. I’d say that’s a good

milk, she agreed with it. “I guess that works.

three

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

With a small

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

you can,” she promised, nodding

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

just trying to use me as an excuse to see Aunt Sonia, you sly man. However, given how much he wanted Zane to triumph

the operation today?” Zane’s gaze flickered over to Sonia’s

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 hand or something. Better to be safe than sorry,

amused by his insistence. “Okay,

his hand at her. “Right, I’ll be taking

hand up and waved goodbye at Sonia too.

she responded with a

did not stay in place for long.

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

over and perused

list, she handed it back to Daphne and announced, “I’ll be going to the hospital later, so cancel the afternoon line-up, seeing as there’s

the operation, which meant she would have to reorganize her upcoming schedule and push back a couple

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

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

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

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 a matter of

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

sight of this, 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 leave

course. Right away.” Daphne nodded once and

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

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