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.

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

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

unscathed,” he pointed out with a lopsided smile, his

should thank him for it.” She didn’t want to show up at his place to deliver her thanks

he 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

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

I’d say that’s a good excuse to

found this suggestion a rather sensible one and after she sipped her milk, she agreed with it. “I guess that works. I’ll have someone make the

breakfast was over, the three

his car. Then, he glanced over at her meaningfully as he said, “Thanks

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

again soon?” Douglas lifted his face and blinked his pair of sparkling eyes at

course you can,” she promised,

He grinned at Douglas as he interjected, “Don’t you worry. I can

to see Aunt Sonia, you sly man. However, given how much he wanted Zane to triumph in his romantic pursuit, he refrained from calling the older man’s

way, are you going to the hospital for the operation

heartache. A strained hum then escaped her before she

as well, but maybe I could lend

by his insistence. “Okay, then.

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

hand up and waved goodbye at Sonia

responded with

Douglas left in their car seconds later and she did not stay in place for

here is today’s schedule.” With that,

schedule over and perused it while

the list, she handed it back to Daphne and announced, “I’ll be going to the hospital later, so cancel the afternoon line-up,

which meant

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

Fuller?” Daphne could not hide her surprise. Is President Reed trying to patch things

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 of the alternative energy technology project, we should offer him our kindest wishes and concern as

was in a daze as she nodded her head while the

relief. However, she maintained her composure as she waved her hand, dismissing her secretary with a

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

not elaborated on

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