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.

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

Sonia’s lips. “Believe me, I know.” She thought

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

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 in person. If she did, a certain lunatic

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

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

man had injured his foot. I’d say that’s a good

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

breakfast was over, the three

Then, he glanced over

deal.” 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 and blinked his pair of sparkling eyes at

can,” she

mind turn. He grinned at Douglas as he interjected, “Don’t you worry. I can drop you off here whenever

use me as an excuse to see Aunt Sonia, you sly man. However, given how much he

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

she suppressed her heartache. A strained hum then escaped her before she

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

mildly amused by his insistence.

waved his hand at her. “Right, I’ll be

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

Douglas,” she responded with

left in their car seconds later and she did not stay in place for long. After

Daphne trailed after her and said, “President Reed, here is

the schedule over and perused it while

to the hospital later, so cancel the afternoon

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

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

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 after injuring their feet.

trying to patch things up with President Fuller by

biggest collaborator, not to

was in a daze as she nodded

the sight of this, Sonia found herself heaving a quiet sigh of relief. However, she maintained her composure as she waved her hand, dismissing her secretary with a

away.” Daphne

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

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