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.

must have been some kind of jinx on you guys. I mean, the chances of stuff like

me, I know.” She thought they had

out with

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

easy. It’s not as if you were the one who forced him into saving you.

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

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

one and after she sipped her milk, she agreed with it. “I guess that works. I’ll have someone make the

the three of them left the

front of his car. Then, he glanced over at her meaningfully as he

With a small laugh,

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

she promised,

wheels in his mind turn. He grinned at Douglas as he interjected,

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

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

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

for an 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?” he offered

was mildly amused by his

“Right, I’ll

waved

Douglas,” she responded with a warm

and she did not stay in place for long. After having checked the

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

and perused it while

cancel the afternoon line-up, seeing as there’s nothing important anyway.

following the operation, which meant she would have to reorganize her upcoming schedule and push back

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

up a get-well-soon hamper? Make sure to pack it

trying to patch things up

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,

was in a daze as she nodded her head while the wild

sigh of relief. However, she maintained her composure

Right away.” Daphne

as Daphne left her office. She had not elaborated on the cause of

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