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.

“There must have been some kind of jinx on

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

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

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

It’s not as if you were the one who forced him into saving you. Why don’t you rustle up a get-well-soon hamper

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

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

she agreed with

was over, the three of them left the

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

With a

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

course you can,” she promised, nodding

Douglas as

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 much he wanted Zane to triumph in his romantic pursuit, he

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

strained hum then escaped her before she answered,

won’t 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

by his

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

and waved goodbye at

Douglas,” she responded with a warm

in their car seconds later and she did not stay in place for

trailed after her and said, “President Reed, here is today’s schedule.” With

over and perused it while she

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 have to see the schedule for the next couple

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.”

up a get-well-soon hamper? Make sure to pack it with goodies, preferably

could not hide her surprise. Is President Reed trying to patch

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

she nodded

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

Right away.” Daphne

not elaborated on the cause of Toby’s injury precisely because she wanted to prevent

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