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.

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

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

out with a lopsided smile, his

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 show up at his place to deliver her thanks in person. If she did, a certain lunatic named

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 or something and have someone send it over to

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

foot. I’d

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

the three

his car. Then, he glanced over at

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

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

can,” she promised,

as he interjected, “Don’t you worry. I can drop

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

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

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

I 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 to be safe than sorry, right?” he offered

by his

her. “Right, I’ll be taking Douglas home now. See

up and waved goodbye at Sonia too. “Bye, Aunt

responded with a warm

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

as Sonia arrived at the company, Daphne trailed after her and said, “President Reed, here is today’s schedule.” With that, the secretary began to detail the agenda lined up

took the schedule over and perused it while

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

following the operation, which meant she would have to reorganize her upcoming schedule and

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

hamper? Make sure to pack it with goodies, preferably for someone

Fuller?” Daphne could not hide her surprise. Is President Reed trying to patch

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 wishes and concern as a matter

daze as she nodded her head

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

Daphne nodded once and turned to

left her office. She had not elaborated on the cause of Toby’s injury precisely because she wanted to prevent Daphne