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.

After 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 otherwise!”

A rueful smile played on Sonia’s lips. “Believe me, I know.” She thought they had been rather unlucky as well.

“You’re fortunate to have escaped unscathed,” he pointed out with a lopsided smile, his eyes meeting hers.

The corners of her lips 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 want to show up at his place to deliver her thanks in person. If she did, a certain lunatic named Tina might very well unleash chaos once more.

As though 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 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 him?”

“A get-well-soon hamper?”

Zane nodded

that’s a good excuse

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 arrangements

breakfast was over, the three of them left the

Then, he glanced over at her meaningfully as he said, “Thanks for taking care of Douglas last

She stepped forward and ruffled Douglas” hair affectionately. With a small laugh, she added, “Besides, I like

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

she promised, nodding in

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

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

way, are you going to the hospital for the operation today?”

faded as she suppressed her heartache. A strained hum then escaped her before she answered, “Yes, I’ll be going this

will be present as well, but maybe I could lend an extra helping hand or something. Better to be safe

mildly

“Okay, then.

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

little hand up and waved

Sonia.”

she responded with a

did not stay in place for long After having checked the time,

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

the schedule over and perused it

browsing the list, she handed it back to Daphne and announced, “Tll be going to the hospital later, so cancel the afternoon

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

few days following the operation, which meant she would have to

Daphne nodded. “Yes, ma’am.”

sure to pack it

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

lowered

alternative energy technology project, we should offer him our kindest wishes

Daphne was in a daze as she nodded her

relief. However, she maintained her composure as she waved her hand,

Daphne nodded once

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

to explain why Sonia was hanging out with her ex husband at the amusement park-and at night, no less. Even if she were to say that the meeting had been purely coincidental, there was no telling whether Daphne would truly believe her.

but she would be skeptical