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.

he rubbed his face and remarked, “There must have been some kind of jinx

“Believe me, I know.” She thought they

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

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

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

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

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

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

over, the three of them left the

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

no big deal.” She stepped forward and ruffled Douglas’ hair affectionately. With a small laugh, she added, “Besides, I like hanging out

again soon?” Douglas lifted his face and

course you can,” she

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

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

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

then escaped her

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.

his insistence.

“Right, I’ll be taking

hand up and waved goodbye at Sonia too.

she responded with

car seconds later and she did not stay in place for

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

over and

the afternoon line-up, seeing as

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

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

the way, could you rustle up a get-well-soon hamper? Make sure to pack it with goodies, preferably

her surprise. Is President Reed trying to patch things up

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 energy technology project, we should offer him our kindest wishes

see.” Daphne was in a daze as she nodded her

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

away.” Daphne nodded once

elaborated on the cause of Toby’s injury precisely

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