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.

he heard the whole story, he rubbed his face and remarked, “There must have been some kind of jinx on you guys. I mean, the chances of stuff like this happening are practically slim-to-none

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

out with a lopsided

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

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

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

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

after she sipped her milk, she agreed with it. “I guess that works.

three of them left

his car. Then, he glanced over at her meaningfully

forward and ruffled Douglas’ hair affectionately. With

again soon?” Douglas lifted his face and blinked

can,” she promised,

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

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 how much he wanted Zane to triumph in his romantic pursuit, he refrained from calling

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

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

answer. I know Charles will be present as well, but maybe I could lend an extra

amused by his insistence. “Okay, then. You

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

up and waved goodbye

Douglas,” she responded

left in their car seconds later and she did not stay in place for long. After having checked the time, she drove

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

and perused

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, I’ll have to see the schedule for the next couple

staying in the hospital for a few days following the operation, which meant she would have to reorganize her upcoming schedule and push back

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

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. Have it delivered to President Fuller of Fuller

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

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, we should offer him our kindest wishes and concern as

as she nodded

herself heaving a quiet sigh of relief. However, she maintained her composure as she waved her hand, dismissing her

course. Right away.” Daphne nodded once and turned to

elaborated on the cause of Toby’s injury