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.

have been some kind of jinx on you

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

out with a

for it.” She didn’t want to show up at his place to

should be easy. It’s not as if you were the one who forced him into saving you. Why don’t you rustle

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

Zane nodded emphatically. “The man had injured his foot. I’d

she sipped her milk, she agreed with it.

breakfast was over, the three of

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

and ruffled Douglas’ hair affectionately. With a small laugh, she added,

come by again soon?” Douglas lifted his face and blinked

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 here whenever

just trying to use me as an excuse to see Aunt

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

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

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?”

by his insistence. “Okay, then. You may

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

little hand up and waved

Douglas,” she responded with a warm

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

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

the schedule over and perused it while she

hospital later, so cancel the

staying in the hospital for a few days following the operation, which meant she

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

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

Daphne could not hide her surprise. Is President Reed trying to patch things up with President Fuller by sending him a

“He’s hurt. Given that he’s our biggest collaborator,

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

However, she maintained her composure as

away.” Daphne nodded

left her office. She had not elaborated on the cause of Toby’s injury

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