The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye)

"Wait a minute!"

"What are we waiting for? Well get stuck here if we keep waiting."

Mango glared at Walter and said, "Didn't I tell you that you can't speak without my permission?"

"Will you listen to me if I tell you that Nathaniel is here? Do you really want me to shut up now?"

Walter looked at Mango teasingly.

In fact, he actually hoped that Mango would abandon Nathaniel. Despite that, he also knew Mango would no longer be the same if she lost Nathaniel. She would just become a soulless shell by then.

However, he wanted to see Mango living happily. He genuinely wished for her happiness, even though he wasn't the one who made her happy.

It was a painful feeling, but somehow comforting. Strangely, it was a combination of heartache and contentment, which was rather perplexing to think about.

Hearing his words, Mango was stunned for a moment, and she suddenly stiffened.

She knew that Nathaniel was also here, but was it possible for her to meet him now? She didn't know what to expect when she met him.

It was already difficult for them to leave in a group. However, if Nathaniel was currently in the same state as Walter, then what should she do?

If she came in alone, it wouldn't matter to her even if she died with Nathaniel. However, she could not let Walter and Merle suffer with her.

They weren't meant to go through a disaster like this.

Hence, Mango was torn. Then, she closed her eyes and said in a low voice, "Let's go."

Walter thought that he had misheard and hurriedly glanced at her, only to notice the pain and sorrow on her face.

Hence, he instantly understood what she was feeling.

"Do you really care about the lives of Merle and me that much? Aren't you afraid that you will never see Nathaniel again if you escape this place?"

Of course, Mango had contemplated this question before.

Eventually, she took a deep breath and said, "Let's

H go.

"Mango, you don't have to do this!"

Walter wanted to push her away, but to no avail.

"Stop messing around. Let's go. Zion won't be able to keep this up for too long."

Mango was in despair, but she had no choice but to do it.

"Mango Shen! Stop right there!"

Walter couldn't bear her sympathy towards him.

"Do you think that a disabled person like me can only be your burden? Is that why you're so eager to send me away? You love Nathaniel so much, but you don't even wanna search for him when you know that he's right here. Are you afraid that you won't be able to help me after you save him? Lemme tell you something, I don't need your pity! You can leave me behind and take him away with you! I will be content as long as you are happy."

In the end, Walter still said it with tenderness in his eyes.

Who would have thought that a playboy like him could be full of affection?

Then, Mango looked at him and muttered calmly, "Nathaniel and I will be responsible for creating our own future and happiness. We don't need to depend on anyone's sacrifice. If that's the case, we'd rather have nothing."

"In the end, you just don't want to owe me, do you? Mango, why do you treat me like a stranger? Can't you view me as someone close to you? Why are you leaving Nathaniel behind? We have similar skillsets, but look at how I turned out. Don't you wanna know what happened to Nathan?"

"Stop it."

Mango could not hold on any longer.

She wanted to!

She really wanted to know how Nathaniel was doing!

He was her everything, her greatest pillar of strength. However, right now, she refused to think or look at him.

Walter was right. She was afraid to see Nathaniel because she knew that she could never bear to leave him alone in such a place.

However, Walter didn't seem to notice her sorrow as he continued to say, "You are afraid. You are afraid that you wouldn't leave after seeing Nathan, so you insist on getting me out first. Mango, is Nathaniel the only one who can go through life with you? Even if I risk my life, I am not qualified to spend my life with you, am I right?" "Walter, what the hell are you talking about? My son is trying his best to help us get out. Now, are you really reluctant to leave this place? Do you really want to stay here? Well, suit yourself!"

Mango pushed him aside as she spoke.

"Are you happy now?" "You..."

Then Walter was shocked by her reaction.

Wasn't she very determined a moment ago?

Did she just change her mind so quickly?

Walter was currently having mixed feelings, but he was still somewhat hurt by her rejection.

Meanwhile, Mango turned around and left.

Walter gave a wry smile before he lowered his head to conceal his sorrowful gaze.

This was alright.

His wish would be fulfilled as long as Mango and Nathaniel could leave the place safely.

Just as he lowered his head and was immersed in his thoughts, he did not notice the abrupt sadness that swept across Mango's eyes.

After taking a few steps forward, she suddenly turned around and knocked him out with her hand.

"You..."

Walter was in a state of shock. However, he already fainted before he could react.

Before he fainted, he vaguely heard Mango say, "You're full of sh*t, Walter. F*cking dumba*s."

Hence, Walter smiled bitterly.

Mango was likely the only person who would dare speak to him like this.

Dumba*s?

Well, maybe.

He was utterly dumb in front of Mango.

Meanwhile, Desmond watched everything that happened in front of him, but he didn't say anything.

Undoubtedly, Mango's direct method was the most reliable.

Then Mango carried Walter on her back and she quickly walked outside.

"Hurry up! My son won't be able to hold on much longer!"

"All right."

Desmond followed behind her and quickly left the room.

The two of them didn't know where to go, so they could only follow the path where they came from. Suddenly, Mango accidentally stumbled and twisted her ankle on the corner. Then, she immediately fell to the ground.

"Be careful."

Desmond reminded her since he couldn't help her up.

However, Mango shook her head and said, "Walter is really heavy."

"Men and women do not weigh the same."

Despite that, Desmond could not carry two people alone, and he only hoped that they could get out quickly. After all, Marissa was still outside.

Just as Mango was about to stand up again, she accidentally knocked into something. Just then, the door in front of her rolled upward, revealing the glass door inside.

Hence, Mango was startled by it.

"What the hell is this?"

She subconsciously retreated back a few steps before she noticed Nathaniel inside.

"Nathan! Nathaniel Ye!"

Of course, Mango was absolutely stunned.

Nathaniel was sitting there ramrod straight, without any wounds on him as if he had just woke up from a nap.

Even though Mango had mentally prepared herself for this encounter, and she even convinced herself that she would get Walter and Merle out first. However, she was stunned when she saw Nathaniel in a good shape.

"Let's go!"

Desmond took a few steps and found that Mango was not following him. When he turned around, he saw her staring at the person inside the glass door. Her eyes were slightly red, and tears were welling up n her eyes.

"Who is he?"

"My husband."

Mango's heart was torn apart when she muttered these words.

"Nathaniel Ye!"

Then, she suddenly beat against the glass door like crazy.

Nathaniel seemed to have heard someone calling him. He wanted to open his eyes, but his eyelids were particularly heavy.

"Nathan, open your eyes and look at me!"

Mango knew that she should leave immediately, otherwise, none of them would be able to leave. However, she really couldn't control herself the moment she saw Nathaniel. Meanwhile, Nathaniel felt a throbbing pain in his chest. Then, he suddenly opened his eyes and met with Mango's gaze.

"Mango?"

Nathaniel got up immediately, but his body jerked as if he was electrocuted. After that, he let out a soft groan and subsequently fell to the ground.

"Nathan! Are you alright?"

On the other hand, Nathaniel was in excruciating pain.

He gritted his teeth and looked at the lovely woman in front of him as he thought that he was dreaming. However, the intense pain made him realize that everything was real.

Mango was here!

She came to the Underground City!

Hence, Nathaniel was beyond anxious to see her here.

Then, he also saw Walter, who was next to Mango.

He knew that Walter came, and how Walter became injured. However, he frowned slightly when he noticed Desmond behind Mango and he looked beautiful and enticing.

"Who is he?"

Mango followed his gaze and said, "My friend's partner. He came in to help me. Nathan, how are you? How can I save you?"

"You can't save me."

Hence, Mango was surprised by his words.

"What did you say?"

"Listen to me, Mango, get Walter out first. Don't worry about me. It's not easy for you to come in here, and you won't be able to open this door. However, don't let Zion do it either. Take Walter back to Ocean City, and find my mother before you leave with her and the children. Make sure to stay far away from Nick, okay? If you really can't do it, ask Terrance to protect you. You must bring Wisdom with you. Don't let Wisdom go back to the Ye Family, and don't let him stay with Nick. Mark my words."

Nathaniel seemed to know that they didn't have much time. Therefore, he spoke quickly and then waved his hands hurriedly.

"Hurry up! Leave now!"

Mango didn't say anything else, and tears constantly flowed down from the corners of her eyes.

Her hands were clasped tightly together, and her nails pierced into her flesh without her realizing it.

Meanwhile, Desmond thought that she would do anything to save Nathaniel. After all, this was the purpose of her coming here, wasn't it?

However, to his surprise, Mango slowly stood up and carried Walter on her back once more.

She looked at Nathaniel and suddenly revealed a stunning smile.

"Wherever you go, I'll go. Dead or alive, don't even think about getting rid of me. I know what you're thinking, so don't worry, I'll be a good mother, and I'll help you fulfil your duty as a son. However, you have to remember this. Nathaniel, I won't forgive you if you die before me."

Then, Nathaniel smiled.

This was the Mango he knew and loved!

She was a woman who knew what to do without him needing to say anything.

She was independent, patient, and stubborn at the same time. Furthermore, she knew that what he was most worried about now were his children and his mother. Therefore, she would rather bear the pain of

not being able to save her beloved in order to protect his family. He also knew that if he really died, Mango would never want to live anymore.

Thus, he would be strong for the sake of Mango and the children.

The two of them glanced at each other from afar with mutual understanding and deep affection in their eyes.

"I'll wait for you."

After Nathaniel finished speaking, Mango turned around and left resolutely. Meanwhile, tears rolled down her face with much hurt.