This Time, I Will Get My Divorce, Mr

Grace saw the glimmer in Charles’ eyes, but when it dimmed, she couldn’t help but prod him in the head. “Why are you always so caught up with your own thoughts? You’re too cowardly, and that’s why you missed Sonia.”

“It’s not my fault,” Charles grumbled plaintively.

She rolled her eyes at him. “Oh, so whose fault is it then? If you had just been bold enough to pursue Sonia romantically, then the both of you might have ended up together from the get-go.”

“It’s not as simple as you think,” he countered, lowering his eyes as he let out a bitter chuckle. “Not every girl could take their guy best friend as a boyfriend, you know.”

“Okay, so how would you know she won’t be able to take it if you never asked in the first place?” Grace pursed her lips in displeasure.

Charles gulped, unsure if he had the answer to his mother’s question.

With an impatient and dismissive wave of her hand, Grace barked, “Very well. Get out of the kitchen. You’re only going to get in my way if you stay here.”

His eyes widened. “You were the one who asked me to come in here, remember?” he argued exasperatedly, only to be ignored and pushed out of the kitchen.

“That kid’s hopeless, and it doesn’t help that he’s afraid of everything. If only he could just man up a little!” She shook her head in frustration. “Looks like I’m going to have to take things into my own hands instead. It’s time to set my son up with the girl of his dreams!” Having thought of this, she pulled out her phone and called a number. “Hi, Alaric. Didn’t you say you have an equestrian facility?”

“That’s right. What about it?” A middle-aged man’s bright and cheery voice spoke up on the other line.

Grace beamed. “Do you think I could have it for the weekend? I only need it for two days, and it’s crucial because I’m trying to set my son up with my future daughter-in-law.”

She had plans to trick Sonia and Charles into going horseback riding together, and she would create little nerve-wracking moments for them along the way.

and Sonia’s chemistry might blossom into fireworks by the time they were

apologetically, “I’m afraid that’s not possible. The facility’s been booked for

this. Disgruntled, she thought grimly, Which insolent fool has beaten me to

two. It seems as

two more in for the weekend? Maybe you could talk to your current guests and tell them that my son and my future daughter-in-law won’t

a little uneasy at the

his reluctance, she put a hand on her hip and said darkly, “Have you

me. I suppose I’ll just have to

right attitude to have.” Appeased, Grace hung up the phone and beckoned

meal, Sonia patted her stomach, which bulged slightly under her shirt. She sprawled on the couch in a daze

into crescents. “If you think my culinary skills

Sonia agreed, nodding earnestly. “Your offer

I love cooking, and Charles and Curtis are almost never at home. There isn’t a

this and paused in peeling the apple. “That’s unfair, Mom. You’re the one who always goes out shopping

you punk. I’d hit you if I could,” Grace warned through gritted teeth, clenching her fist and making as

in his hand and leaped away from her, narrowly dodging

as he did so, he sang

hand, burst into laughter as she watched the slapstick comedy that was Charles and Grace. At that moment, the living room was warm

before the sky darkened. Sonia glanced at the time, and when she saw that it

night, but she turned it

go drop her home,” Grace urged as she shoved

do that anyway,” Charles muttered. He grabbed the car

then waved at Grace

“Goodbye.” Grace waved back.

they walked out of the villa. Then, they got in the car and drove

unfastened her seatbelt and opened the car door.

“Okay,” Charles answered breezily.

closed the door and rounded the car, thereafter heading straight for the

I’ve set up a date for you and Sonia at Alaric’s equestrian facility. Alaric knows all about it, and the room in the villa has been set aside for the both of you, too. I believe that you’ll get the girl of your dreams, Charles.

twitched when he read the

all. A date, however… There was a glimmer in his eyes as he rolled down the car window, and when he

her tracks and turned around.

to school his features into his usual, nonchalant smile so that she couldn’t tell how nervous he was. “My mom just texted and said we should head over to Alaric’s equestrian

She couldn’t quite hear what he had said, given how softly