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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 mean, the chances of stuff

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

unscathed,” he pointed out with

how I should thank him for it.” She didn’t want to show up at his place to deliver her thanks

were the one who forced him into saving you.

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

his foot. I’d

one and after she sipped her milk, she agreed

three of them

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

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

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

can,” she promised, nodding

the wheels in his mind turn. He grinned at Douglas as he interjected, “Don’t you worry. I can drop you off here

own uncle. I know you’re just trying to use me as an excuse to see Aunt Sonia, you sly man. However,

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

A strained hum then escaped her before she answered, “Yes, I’ll be

as well, but maybe I could lend an extra helping hand or something. Better to be safe

his insistence.

her. “Right, I’ll be taking Douglas home now. See you

waved goodbye at Sonia too. “Bye, Aunt

Douglas,” she responded with

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

“President Reed, here is today’s schedule.” With that, the secretary began

the schedule over and perused it

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

staying in the hospital for a few days following the operation, which meant she would have to reorganize her upcoming schedule

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

hamper? Make sure to pack it with goodies, preferably for someone who needs a treat after injuring their

President Reed trying to patch things

hurt. Given that he’s our biggest collaborator, not to

daze as she nodded her head while the

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 turned

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

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