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.

heard the whole story, he rubbed his face and remarked, “There must have been some kind of jinx on you guys. I

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

out with a lopsided smile, his

him for it.” She didn’t want to show up at his place to deliver her thanks in person. If she did,

you were the one who forced him into saving you. Why don’t you rustle up a get-well-soon hamper or something and

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

man had injured his foot. I’d

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

the three of them left the

front of his car. Then,

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

Aunt Sonia. Can I come by again

course you can,” she promised, nodding in

mind turn. He grinned at Douglas as he interjected,

see Aunt Sonia, you sly man. However, given how much he wanted Zane to triumph in his romantic pursuit, he refrained

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

her heartache. A strained hum then escaped her before

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,

his insistence. “Okay, then. You may

her. “Right, I’ll be taking Douglas

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

she responded with a

and she did not stay in place for long. After

the company, Daphne trailed after her and said, “President Reed, here is today’s schedule.” With that, the

schedule over and perused

it 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 of

hospital for a few days following the operation, which meant she

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

only just 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, preferably for someone who needs a treat after

her surprise. Is President Reed trying to patch things up with President Fuller by sending him a surprise

biggest collaborator, not to mention the man in charge of

she nodded her head while the wild guesses

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

Daphne nodded once and turned

darkened eyes as Daphne left her office. She had not elaborated on the cause of Toby’s injury precisely because she wanted to prevent Daphne

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