This Time, I Will Get My Divorce, Mr

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.

kind of jinx on you guys. I mean, the chances of stuff

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

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

“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

should be easy. It’s not as if you were the one who forced him into saving you. Why don’t

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

foot. I’d say

this suggestion a rather sensible one and after she sipped her milk, she agreed

the three of

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

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

again soon?” Douglas lifted his face

course you can,” she promised, nodding in

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

the urge to roll his eyes at his own uncle. I know you’re just trying to use me as an excuse to see Aunt Sonia, you sly man.

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

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

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

mildly amused by his insistence.

Zane waved his hand at her. “Right,

brought his little hand up and waved

she responded with

and she did not stay in place for long. After having checked the time, she drove to Paradigm

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

over and perused

browsing the 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 nothing important anyway. Also, I’ll

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

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

had only just opened 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 Fuller of Fuller Group and

President Reed trying to patch things up with

Daphne’s expression, she 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 of the alternative energy technology project, we should offer him our kindest

as she nodded her head while the wild guesses she made immediately

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

of course. Right away.” Daphne nodded once and

on the cause of Toby’s injury precisely because she wanted to prevent