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.

he rubbed his face and remarked, “There must have been some kind of jinx on you guys. I mean,

I know.” She thought they had been rather unlucky

have escaped unscathed,” he pointed 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

should be easy. It’s not as if you were

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

foot. I’d say that’s a

one and after she sipped her milk, she

three of them

stood in front of his car. Then, he glanced over at

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

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

course you can,” she promised, nodding in

turn. He grinned at Douglas as he interjected, “Don’t you worry. I can

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. However, given how

the way, are you going to the hospital for the operation

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

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

amused by his insistence. “Okay,

settled then.” Zane waved his hand at her. “Right, I’ll be taking

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

she responded with a

Douglas left in their car seconds later and she did not stay in place for long.

the company, Daphne trailed after her and said, “President Reed, here is

took the schedule over and perused it while

to the hospital later, so cancel the afternoon line-up, seeing as there’s

meant she would have to reorganize her upcoming schedule and push back a couple of

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

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 charge it to my personal

trying to patch things up with President Fuller by

hurt. Given that he’s our biggest collaborator, not to mention the man in charge of the alternative energy technology

was in a daze as she nodded

the 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

course. Right away.” Daphne nodded once and

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

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