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 mean, the chances of stuff like this

on Sonia’s lips. “Believe me, I

out with a lopsided smile, his eyes

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,

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

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

Zane nodded emphatically. “The man had injured his foot. I’d

one and after she sipped her milk, she

over, the three of

in front of his car. Then, he glanced over at her meaningfully as he said, “Thanks for taking care of Douglas

and ruffled Douglas’ hair affectionately. With a

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 promised, nodding in

hearing 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 here whenever I

just trying to use me as an excuse to see Aunt Sonia, you sly man. However, given

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

heartache. A strained hum then escaped her before she

I won’t take no for an answer. I know Charles will be present as well, but maybe I could lend an

amused by his insistence. “Okay, then. You

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

waved goodbye at Sonia

responded with a warm

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

“President Reed, here is today’s schedule.” With that, the secretary began to detail the agenda

schedule over and

going to the hospital later, so cancel the afternoon line-up, seeing as there’s nothing important anyway. Also, I’ll have to see

for a few days following the operation, which meant she

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,

not hide her surprise. Is President Reed trying to patch things up

noticed 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 to mention the man in charge

see.” Daphne was in a daze as she nodded her

maintained her composure as she waved her

Right away.” Daphne nodded

had not elaborated on the cause of

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