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.

kind of

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

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

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

read Sonia’s mind, Zane took a 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 get-well-soon hamper

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

foot. I’d say that’s

her milk, she agreed with it. “I

was over, the three

Douglas by the hand and stood in front of his car. Then, he glanced over

With a small laugh, she added, “Besides, I like hanging out with

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

you can,” she promised,

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

Aunt

the way, are you going to the hospital for the operation today?”

as she suppressed her heartache. A strained hum then escaped her before she answered,

Charles will be present as well, but maybe I

amused by his insistence. “Okay, then. You

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

little hand up and waved goodbye at

responded with a warm

stay

said, “President Reed, here is today’s

over and perused

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

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

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

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

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

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

nodded her head while the

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

away.” Daphne nodded once and

darkened eyes as Daphne left her office. She had not elaborated on the cause of Toby’s injury precisely because she

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