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.

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

lips. “Believe me, I know.” She thought

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

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,

read Sonia’s mind, Zane 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 you rustle up a get-well-soon hamper or something and have someone send it over to

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

“The man had injured his foot. I’d

her milk, she agreed with it. “I guess

three

the hand and stood in front of his car. Then, he glanced over at

forward and ruffled Douglas’ hair affectionately. With a small laugh, she added, “Besides, I like hanging out with

with you too, Aunt Sonia. Can I come by again soon?” Douglas lifted his face and blinked his pair

she

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

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

for the operation today?” Zane’s gaze

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

I won’t take no 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

mildly amused by his insistence. “Okay, then. You

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

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

she responded

she did not stay in place for long. After having checked the time, she drove to Paradigm

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

and perused it

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

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

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

a get-well-soon hamper? Make sure to pack it with goodies, preferably for someone who needs a treat after injuring their feet. Have

to patch things up with President Fuller by sending him

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

nodded her head while the wild

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 breezy, “You may

of course. Right away.” Daphne nodded

on the cause of

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