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.

remarked, “There must have been some kind of jinx on you guys. I mean, the chances of

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

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

corners of her 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

bite of the pancake and casually responded, “That should be easy. It’s not as if you were the one who forced him into saving you. Why don’t you rustle up a

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

nodded emphatically. “The man had injured his foot. I’d say that’s a good excuse to send him a

sensible one and after she sipped her milk, she agreed with it. “I guess that

three of them

Douglas by the hand and stood in front of his car. Then, he glanced over at her meaningfully as he said, “Thanks for taking care of

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

by again soon?” Douglas lifted his face and blinked his pair of

you can,” she

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

Aunt Sonia, you sly man.

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

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

Charles will be present as well, but maybe

amused by his insistence.

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

little hand up and waved goodbye

responded

stay in place

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

schedule over and perused it

list, she handed it back to Daphne and announced, “I’ll be going to the hospital later, so cancel the

be staying in the hospital for a few days 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.”

pack it with goodies, preferably

Daphne could not hide her surprise. Is President Reed trying to patch things up with President Fuller by sending

biggest collaborator, not to mention the man in charge of the alternative energy technology project, we should offer him our kindest wishes and

Daphne was in a daze as she nodded

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

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

left her office. She had not elaborated on

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