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.

been some kind of jinx on you guys. I

smile played on Sonia’s lips. “Believe me, I know.”

have escaped unscathed,” he pointed out

about how I should thank him for it.” She didn’t want to show up at

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

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

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

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

breakfast was over, the three of

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 care of Douglas

hair affectionately. With a small laugh, she added, “Besides, I like hanging out

come by again soon?” Douglas lifted his face and blinked his pair of sparkling eyes at

can,” she promised, nodding

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

an excuse to see Aunt

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

strained hum then escaped her before

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

by his insistence.

hand at her. “Right, I’ll

his little hand up and waved goodbye at Sonia too. “Bye, Aunt

Douglas,” she responded with

later and she did not stay in place for

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

took the schedule over and perused it while she

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, I’ll have

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

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

could you rustle up a get-well-soon hamper? Make sure to pack it with goodies, preferably for someone who needs a treat after injuring their feet. Have it delivered to President Fuller of Fuller Group and charge it to my personal

trying to patch things up with President Fuller

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 and concern as

Daphne was in a daze as she nodded her

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

Right away.” Daphne nodded once and turned

on the cause of Toby’s injury precisely

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