This Time, I Will Get My Divorce, Mr

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.

face and remarked, “There must have been some kind of

smile played on Sonia’s lips. “Believe me, I know.” She

he pointed out with a lopsided smile, his eyes meeting

lips slightly tipped up. “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 her thanks in person. If she did, a certain lunatic named Tina might

mind, Zane took a bite of the pancake and casually responded, “That should be easy. It’s not as if you were

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

I’d say that’s a

and after she sipped her milk, she agreed

the three of them left

of his car. Then, he glanced over at her meaningfully as he said, “Thanks for taking care of Douglas last

She stepped forward and ruffled Douglas’ hair affectionately. With a small laugh, she

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

can,” she

his mind turn. He grinned at Douglas as

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

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

heartache. A strained hum then escaped her before she

case, I’ll be there and I won’t take no for an answer. I know Charles will be present as well, but maybe I could lend an extra helping hand

amused by his insistence.

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

brought his little hand up and waved goodbye at Sonia too. “Bye,

Douglas,” she responded with a warm

she did not stay in

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

the schedule over and perused

be going to the hospital later, so cancel the afternoon line-up, seeing as there’s nothing important anyway. Also,

which meant she would

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

rustle up a get-well-soon hamper? Make sure to pack it with goodies, preferably for someone who needs a

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

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

nodded her head while the wild guesses she made immediately

quiet sigh of relief. However, she maintained

of course. Right away.” Daphne nodded once and turned to

darkened eyes as Daphne left her office. She had not elaborated on

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