The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye)

Zion let out a breath of relief when Mango mentioned Nathaniel.

That was right, the person he admired the most in this world was Nathaniel, and Mr. Ye would definitely bring his mommy back safely.

At the thought of this, Zion felt slightly at ease. Then, he said again, "Mommy, walk along the road in front of you for another two hundred meters and turn to the right. There's a special room that needs fingerprint verification. I've already hacked the system, but it can only be opened temporarily. You only have a few minutes left, so hurry up and get them out. I'll try to use the other systems to stop those people outside from getting in. In the meantime, you and Mr. Ye should hurry up and leave this place."

"Alright!"

Mango didn't dare to waste any more time. She knew there was a limit to Zion's ability, and that might be the most he could do.

He was not like Nathaniel. Although he was a genius, he was just a child after all.

However, Desmond didn't say anything as he followed Mango according to Zion's instructions.

Indeed, there was a special room on the righthand side just like what Zion said.

The door had a passcode that was required to enter, and the surrounding area needed fingerprint verification. If they were anyone else, there was no way they could open it. However, now, there was nothing they couldn't do.

Mango opened the door quickly, and Desmond hurriedly walked in with Merle.

When she saw Walter lying on the bed, tears instantly welled up in her eyes.

Was he still the man she knew from before?

Right now, he was lying there besmeared with blood and no sense of consciousness at all. Walter, who was once a free and easygoing person, was not the same as before.

"Walter!"

Then Mango ran over quickly and held his hand tightly.

Walter struggled to open his eyes. Next, he suddenly smiled when he saw Mango.

"God is indeed kind to me. I didn't expect you would come to me as an illusion. Well, I have no regrets now that I'm able to see you before I die. My poor mother. I'm afraid that no one will take care of her from now on."

Walter coughed up a mouthful of blood again.

"Walter, it's me. I'm Mango, it's not an illusion! Sorry, I'm late. Are you feeling alright? Let me get you out!"

Then, she hurriedly helped him up.

She used all her strength to help him up, but he couldn't support himself and fell to the ground dragging Mango with him.

"Your leg..."

Mango looked at his leg in great surprise.

Then Walter was suddenly jolted awake by the excruciating pain

He let out a muffled groan and quickly widened his eyes when he felt the warmth of a body beside him. Then, he suddenly let out a loud roar when he noticed that it was Mango.

"Who told you to come here? Get lost! Leave me and run!"

After that, he used all of his strength to push Mango away.

I'm here to take you home!"

Then Mango's eyes instantly filled with tears.

She felt sorry and hurt after seeing him like this. The man in front of her had sacrificed himself for her sake even though he knew that she didn't have feelings for him.

Walter said anxiously, "Take me home? Look at me. I am ruined, Mango. I can't get out of here. You can't carry me, and you have to find Nathaniel, don't you? Do you want to leave him in order to take me home?"

Mango was slightly stunned.

Her heart ached desperately as she heard his words.

She came here this time mainly for the sake of Walter and Nathaniel. Now that Walter had become like this, she couldn't imagine what had happened to Nathaniel.

Who on earth was Jigsaw Coon?

Why was he so cruel?

Why did he make Nathaniel and Walter like this?

Did he simply regard them as experimental objects? Was Jigsaw connected to Nick? Was this all Nick's plan?

Mango had no clue, and she was extremely worried. Seeing Walter's expectant eyes, she gritted her teeth and said, "I'll get you out of here! If I have to save one of you, you'll be the first." These words made Walter's eyes light up in an instant.

What did she just say?

Was she saying that she would give up Nathaniel to save him first?

Hence, Walter felt as if he could disregard all the grievances he had suffered because of Mango's words. Honestly, he suddenly felt that all his sacrifices were worthy.

He smiled, dazzling enough to hurt her eyes.

If he hadn't met her or fallen in love with her, would he still be the same old notorious playboy in Ocean City? Would he be living a comfortable life now?

However, it was because of her that his life had changed, and he had no idea what lay ahead for him.

Meanwhile, Mango was feeling uncomfortable.

She owed Walter big time, but how should she repay him?

"Stop smiling. Let's go!"

Next, Mango rose and went to help Walter up.

Then, Walter held her hand tightly and asked in a low voice, "Tell me, if I met you first and found you before Nathaniel did, would you like me? Would you choose me over him?" Hence, Mango felt flustered and torn.

"I don't know."

There were no ifs in love, and she really had no clue.

Just then, tears rolled down from the corner of Walter's eye.

Previously, he thought that he was a heartless person. He had become emotionless ever since the tragic fire. Other than the love he had for his mother, he realized that he didn't need to love anyone, and he didn't need anyone else to love him.

However, it was Mango, the angel who saved him from distress. She was the person who made him fall in love again, but she also tore him apart at the same time.

"You want to get me out and leave Nathaniel behind because you know that no matter the circumstances, he would always wait for you. If anything happened to Nathaniel, will you die along with him? You saved me, not because that my position in your heart is higher than Nathaniel's, but because you feel like you owe me. You think I'm just an outsider, and I shouldn't be involved in your issues right?" Walter really wanted to fool himself into believing that Mango decided to save him because he had a special place in her heart. However, the truth was always not as pleasant as it seems, and he immediately knew he was wrong once when he saw her determined expression.

Meanwhile, Mango was at a loss for words.

"Zion hacked into the security system here, but we can't stay here for too long. Let's get out first."

Then, she wanted to take Walter away forcibly but he resisted.

Despite being heavily injured and severely wounded, Walter managed to muster up his remaining strength and stopped her.

Then, he looked into her eyes and muttered slowly, "There's no need. I will still be a cripple even if I leave. I don't need your guilt and pity. Instead of letting you spend the rest of your life feeling sorry for me, you might as well leave me here. Perhaps this place is where I belong."

"What kind of nonsense are you talking about?"

Mango suddenly flew into a rage.

She punched him in the shoulder as tears rolled down her face uncontrollably.

"Walter, are you going to make me feel guilt-stricken for the rest of my life? Are you trying to make me and Nathan remember you for the rest of our lives? Let me tell you, there's no way you can do that! Don't you ever try to destroy Nathan and I's relationship this way. I don't care if you're handicapped, or if your arms are broken, or even if you are still holding onto your last breath. I will get you outta here no matter what. Even if I'm forced to take care of you for the rest of my life, I'd still be willing to do it. I will not leave you behind in this place. I can never bear to watch you lose your mind and become someone else's puppet. Walter, listen to me, from the day I rescued you, your life is intertwined with mine! I don't care how you live, but how and where you die is up to me!"

Mango really wanted to burst into tears, but she couldn't. She didn't have time to be sad, nor did she have the time to waste speaking to Walter about this. She wanted to get him out!

Even if she had to sacrifice everything, even her life, she was determined to take him with her.

This was because she knew that Nathaniel would understand her point of view.

Everything she owed Walter, she had to pay back.

Walter was right. Nathaniel was strong and tough, so there was nothing he couldn't do. Furthermore, he would definitely think of ways to save himself. To say the least, if anything happened to Nathaniel, she would choose to die with him. However, Walter was different.

Walter was forced into such a state because of her, and she couldn't leave him behind to die.

She would never!

Mango wiped her tears and leaned Walter onto her shoulder in spite of his opposition.

Then, Walter suddenly laughed, but tears immediately rolled down his face.

"My life is yours. Mango, remember that you're the one who said this. I've given you a way out, but you're the one who insisted on taking me with you. If I really become paralyzed and can't take care of myself, don't blame me for staying at your house and monopolizing you every day. Plus, I won't leave even if Nathaniel gets angry. Think carefully."

"Shut up! From now on, you are not allowed to speak without my permission."

Mango glared at him. Then, she lifted him up with all her strength and quickly walked out of the room.

"Mango Shen? Aren't you Paola Gerner?"

Desmond watched as all of this unfolded before his eyes and he brought it up as Mango passed by.

Hence, Mango was slightly stunned. She had actually forgotten about Desmond, but it didn't matter. He would find out sooner or later.

"Let's talk about this later. We have to leave first."

"Who is he?"

Although Walter was weak, he still looked at Desmond warily.

This guy was so beautiful!

It would be normal if it was a woman, but with his playboy instincts, he could tell at a glance that Desmond was a handsome man.

The situation had become more competitive now that there was this handsome guy and Nathaniel. How could he possibly compare to them with his crippled leg? Honestly, he felt rather embarrassed thinking about it.

However, Mango said faintly, "He's mine for the time being."

"What?"

"It's none of your business. Hurry up and come with me!"

After saying that, Mango left with Walter.

On the other hand, Desmond was also carrying Merle on his back. However, both of them were left vulnerable, and they had no idea whether they could actually escape.

As they walked out of the door, Walter suddenly voiced out.