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.

remarked, “There must have been some kind of jinx on you guys. I mean, the chances of stuff like this happening

lips. “Believe me, I know.” She thought they had been

out with a lopsided

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

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

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

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

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

breakfast was over, the three of them left the

by the hand and stood in front of his car. Then, he glanced over at her meaningfully as he

She stepped forward and ruffled Douglas’ hair affectionately. With a small laugh, she added, “Besides, I like hanging

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

can,” she promised, nodding

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

resisted the urge 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

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

faded as she suppressed her heartache. A strained hum then escaped her before she answered, “Yes,

Charles will be present as well, but maybe

mildly amused by his insistence. “Okay, then.

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

and waved

she responded with

stay in place

after her and said, “President Reed, here is today’s schedule.” With that, the secretary began to detail the agenda lined up for

schedule over and

browsing the list, she handed 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,

which meant she would have to reorganize her upcoming schedule and push back a couple of unimportant

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

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 a treat

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

Daphne’s expression, she 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

she nodded her head while the wild guesses she made

heaving a quiet sigh of relief. However, she maintained her composure as she waved her hand, dismissing her secretary with a breezy, “You

Right away.” Daphne nodded once and

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