The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye)

Mango subconsciously looked at her phone to find out that the call was from Walter.

She didn't know what to say, so she picked up the phone after a moment's hesitation. But suddenly, Walter's screams were heard from the other side of the phone. "Mango, save me!"

After his shout, Walter's phone was hung up. When Mango called back again, it was already turned off.

"What's wrong?"

Genevieve asked Mango in a hurry when she saw her face tense up.

"Something's happened to Walter."

Hence, Mango's expression was grim.

She didn't know what kind of place they'd gone to, but it caused her loved ones to go missing after going there.

"I have to go."

Mango was determined to leave.

"No! You're definitely banned from leaving this place. Mango, don't force me to use a sedative on

you."

Genevieve's attitude was also unyielding.

Then, Mango glanced at her and said in a low tone, I'm sorry."

"What do you mean? Are you really going to go? Let me tell you Mango, if you go, forgive me but..."

Before Genevieve could finish her words, she was hit by Mango and passed out.

Then, Mango gently placed Genevieve on the bed beside her and said with guilt on her face, "As long as I can save them, it doesn't matter even if I lose my life. Nathaniel is my lover, so I must find him. Besides, Walter has done so much for me and I can't just ignore him when he is in danger now. I know that you are a doctor, and you don't like patients who don't listen to you, so I am really sorry. If I come back alive this time, I will definitely do anything you ask me to. But now, I can't do it."

She gently covered Genevieve's body with a blanket before changing into a new set of clothes. Then she left.

When Mango walked into the living room, Wisdom stood there as if he knew something. When he saw her, he was slightly puzzled.

"Mommy, where are you going?" "What about you? Where are you going?" When Mango saw Wisdom's outfit the moment she walked out, she couldn't help but frown.

"I wanna rescue my mentor."

Wisdom's words caused Mango to frown even more.

"Mentor?"

"I just heard everything. Walter is my mentor and I promised him to take good care of you, so, I have to ensure that you're okay before he comes back. Now that you're going to save my uncle and mentor, I'm going to follow you."

He looked at Mango with steely determination on his face.

On the other hand, Mango somehow wanted to laugh.

"Why did you address Walter as your mentor? What has he taught you? How to flirt with girls?"

"He taught me plenty of things."

Wisdom pouted his lips as if no one could badmouth about Walter. However, Mango was a little glad instead.

It was not bad for Walter to have a disciple.

"Hey, don't make a fuss. Your task now is to take good care of Rita, so just leave the rest to mommy, okay?" "Mommy, if you don't let me follow you, I'll call Zion and tell him that you're not feeling well. Despite that, you're still going to save uncle and my mentor."

So, Wisdom actually threatened Mango, and that made her shocked.

"Wisdom, are you threatening me?"

"Yes!"

Wisdom didn't even disguise his intentions, causing Mango to be dumbfounded.

"You saw how I treated Aunty Genevieve just now, so you'd better not stop me, otherwise..."

"Mommy, I'm also good at martial arts."

Hence, Wisdom's words left Mango speechless.

With her body's current condition, she might not even be as strong as Wisdom. However, she could never let him risk his life.

"Alright, I'll do as you say. Come along then."

Mango shook her head with a doting expression on her face.

When Wisdom saw that she had agreed, he finally smiled.

"Mommy, I'll help you with the bag."

"Alright."

Next, Mango handed the bag to Wisdom, and he happily took it over and walked out. However, after a few steps, a cold liquid was injected into his neck.

"Mommy!"

Wisdom looked at Mango in disbelief, because he didn't expect her to do that to him.

Mango said softly, "Darling, this is just a sedative, it's not harmful to you and will just make you sleep for a while. Listen to mommy, stay at home and wait for me to come back. Don't worry, I will definitely bring your uncle and Walter back. Also, remember to tell Aunty Genevieve that I borrowed her sedative when you wake up. Sleep well, honey."

After that, she gently held Wisdom in her arms.

He collapsed into Mango's arms unwillingly.

As she carried Wisdom into the room, she saw her daughter, Rita was standing at the door, and she seemed to have seen everything.

Mango was a little surprised and even a little panicked. After all, Rita was just a glutton and also a weak little girl in her mind, so she did not want Rita to have even the slightest bit of grief after her four years in hospital.

Just when she was at a loss for words, Rita spoke.

"I don't know what happened between you two, but just now I seemed to have heard you talk about daddy. Mommy, did something happen to him? I haven't seen him for a long time."

When Mango was faced with her daughter's questioning, she could not even utter a single word. Any form of concealment would literally harm Rita.

Rita was Nathaniel's daughter and she had the right to know everything about him, but Mango did not know where to start.

"Rita, I'm sorry. I've been hiding it from you. But I'm really afraid..."

"Mommy, you will bring daddy back, won't you?"

Rita didn't ask anything else but just stared at Mango with her doe eyes.

There was a hint of expectation and hope in them.

Hence, Mango was unable to bear the burden of breaking her heart.

Next, Mango nodded her head immediately.

"Yes, I will definitely bring your daddy back."

"You also need to take care of your safety. Don't worry, leave Wisdom to me and I won't let him call Zion. But mommy, you have to promise me that you and daddy will come back safely." Rita's words somewhat touched Mango.

Oh, her daughter had grown up.

"Okay, I promise."

After Rita heard her desired reply, she opened the room door and said softly, "Can you carry Wisdom in? I'm too weak for that."

"Okay. Thank you Rita."

Mango smiled in relief and carried Wisdom into the room.

Just as Mango was about to leave, Rita tightly grabbed the sleeve of her clothes.

"What's wrong?"

She thought that Rita was up to something. However, Rita didn't say anything, but she just looked straight into Mango's eyes before she let go of her hand.

This inexplicable action suddenly caused Mango's heart to twitch, causing it to throb.

"Don't worry, mommy will be fine."

She could clearly see the concern and reluctance in Rita's eyes.

This child had always been carefree. This sudden change of attitude was jarring to Mango, and it was also a pain in her chest.

Moreover, she had promised to provide Zion a stable environment and let Rita grow up healthily, but things happened so quickly to the extent she couldn't even bring her kids for a trip.

Right now, Rita no longer asked when she would be going on a trip. For her, perhaps Mango's words were no longer be reliable.

Mango's heart ached painfully. Once again, she kissed Rita's face and whispered, "Take good care of Wisdom."

"Sure."

Rita nodded obediently and then took out a drumstick and handed it over to Mango.

"I'll give you my chicken drumstick so that you're full. That way, you'll have the energy to fight."

Mango suddenly felt her eyes heating up with tears.

Then, she quickly took it and said with a smile, "Alright. Thank you, Rita."

"You're welcome. Hurry back, okay?"

After saying that, Rita turned around and walked to Wisdom's bed. The moment she turned around, a tear dropped to the floor and the sight of it hurt Mango's heart.

Only then did she realize that Rita knew everything, but she just didn't want others to see her worried.

Her daughter was so caring and sensible, but she also made others feel sad for her.

Mango was afraid that she wouldn't be willing to leave if she continued looking at Rita. Furthermore, she didn't know when Genevieve would wake up.

Therefore, she took a deep breath, turned around and left resolutely.

After walking out of the house, Mango found that her face was wet. In fact, she had shed tears without knowing.

Her children and Nathaniel had always been her weakness. Since the other party had threatened her with them, she had no choice but to go there. It was just that the identity of this person and the reason behind his actions were still left unknown.

When Mango left, she bumped into Hadley outside.

"Mrs. Ye, where are you going? I'll go with you."

Hadley's words caused Mango to be stunned. However, when she thought about her current condition, she knew that if she could be with Hadley, she might be able to hold out for a little longer. "Well, I'm going to set off now, will you be able to come along?"

"I have nothing to worry about anyway. Since it was Merle that told me to be here, I'm fine with it."

Hearing Hadley's words, Mango was relieved.

The two of them went to the garage and commandeered a car. Mango sat behind him while he drove the car.

When the car arrived at the entrance of the military compound, the guards requested her to show her permit, so Mango quickly handed it over.

She was glad that she and Genevieve had already asked for a permit earlier. Otherwise, she might not have been able to walk out of this place today.

The guard took a look at the permit and let them go.

After that, they drove out with the car.

Mango didn't know Nathaniel's whereabouts, so she could only get some clues from the police after the club was closed.

Hadley followed Mango's instructions and they soon exited Ocean City.

After leaving Ocean City, the scenery on the road was a little remote and desolate.

Mango's heart ached when she thought of the anxiety Nathaniel had felt when he was looking for her.

She watched as the scenery outside became increasingly desolate, but it also became a little blurry. Then, Mango quickly shook her head and she suddenly noticed that something was wrong.

Why was she suddenly so sleepy?

"Stop the car, Hadley!"

Mango immediately opened her mouth to speak. Unfortunately, he did not listen to her instructions but drove faster instead.

From the rearview mirror, she saw an eerie smile on Hadley's face. She wanted to stop the car, but it was too late.