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.

rubbed his face and remarked, “There must have been some kind of jinx on you guys. I mean, the chances of stuff

me, I

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

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

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 or something

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

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

she agreed with

breakfast was over, the three of them left

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

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

Aunt Sonia. Can I come by again soon?” Douglas lifted his face and blinked his

she

in his mind turn. He grinned at Douglas as he interjected, “Don’t you worry.

as an excuse to see Aunt Sonia, you sly man. However, given how much he wanted Zane to triumph in his romantic pursuit,

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

A strained hum then escaped her before she answered,

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

mildly amused by his

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

waved goodbye at Sonia too. “Bye,

responded with

not stay in place for long. After having checked the time, she

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

the schedule over and perused it while

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 the next couple of

a few days following the operation, which meant she

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

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

surprise. Is President Reed trying to patch things

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

nodded her head while the wild guesses she made

she maintained her composure as

of course. Right away.” Daphne nodded once and

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

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