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. I mean, the

Sonia’s lips. “Believe me, I know.” She thought they had been rather

unscathed,” he pointed out with a lopsided smile, his eyes

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 show up at his place to deliver her thanks in person. If she did, a certain lunatic named Tina might very well unleash chaos

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 or something and

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

injured his foot. I’d say that’s a good excuse to send

after she sipped her milk, she agreed with it.

three of them left the

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

no big deal.” She stepped forward and ruffled Douglas’ hair affectionately. With

Can I come by again soon?”

she promised, nodding

hearing their exchange, Zane felt the wheels in his mind turn. He grinned at Douglas as he interjected, “Don’t you worry.

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 calling the older man’s

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

A strained hum then escaped her

be there and I won’t take no for an answer. I know Charles will be present as well, but

mildly amused by his insistence. “Okay, then. You may

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

waved goodbye

responded

and Douglas left in their car seconds later and she did not stay in place for long. After having checked the time, she drove to

“President Reed, here is today’s schedule.” With

and perused

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

would be staying in the hospital for a few days following the operation, which meant she would have to reorganize her upcoming schedule and

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

only just opened the 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

President Reed trying to patch things up with President Fuller by

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

a daze as she nodded her head while the wild guesses she made immediately

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

of course. Right away.” Daphne nodded

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