The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye)

Was she still able to speak?

Mango had always wanted to know.

At first, Denver said that there was an expert that could help out. However, there was no update on it.

She was initially excited about it but became disappointed after the constant wait. Eventually, she had slowly accepted the fact that she was mute. However, she realized that Zion was hoping for her recovery. He did care about his mom, and he wanted her to speak again. Although she wished for the same thing, was it possible?

She subconsciously touched her throat, and flashbacks of Madam Ye appeared in her mind once again.

Until now, she still could not forgive Madam Ye.

How could she have died so easily?

She hadn't even paid for the misdeeds she'd done, so how could she die just like that?

However, Mango couldn't do anything about it.

Seeing her like this, Zion immediately realized that he might have said something wrong. Then, he quickly said, "Mommy, don't be sad. I'll be with you and be your eyes and your voice in the future. Don't worry, I'll learn sign language as well to help you translate in the future."

Mango was touched by his heartwarming words as if the miserable past wasn't that unbearable after all.

She patted his head again and smiled. Then, she said in sign language, "Will you be happy if Wisdom stays here to accompany you? I want to find us a house and move out of Uncle Denver's place, and then you can live with Mommy after you leave the hospital, okay?"

Zion immediately understood the meaning behind her words.

Then, he asked in a low voice, "Mommy, are you going to divorce Mr. Ye?"

Mango didn't know how to answer his question.

Looking at the innocent gaze in his eyes, Mango felt that her decision was too cruel for the children.

"I'm sorry, Zion."

Mango knew how much the children yearned for a complete family and how much they wished to have their father by their side. However, she really couldn't do it.

She knew that this matter was not directly related to Nathaniel, and it was all Madam Ye's fault. However, she couldn't help but think of Madam Ye every time she saw Nathaniel's face.

How could she continue to live with Nathaniel in this state?

Zion plastered on a smile and comforted her, "It's okay, I'm used to it. Wherever you are, I'll be there. I'm your son, so I have to protect you for the rest of my life." Mango's eyes became tearful again.

How did she deserve such a sensible and lovely son?

Meanwhile, Wisdom remained silent.

He didn't quite understand why Mango wanted to divorce Nathaniel. However, he decided to stand by her. Despite that, he still felt depressed because of it. Did that imply that he wouldn't have a chance to see Mr. Ye anymore after their divorce?

He would miss Nathaniel so badly!

He would miss his daddy too!

Wisdom stood up quietly and walked outside.

"Where are you going, Wisdom?"

Mango was a little worried.

Zion chipped in, "Mommy, let him be alone for a while. I've been with Mommy for five years, and he's been with Mr. Ye for five years."

Mango suddenly felt that even a child could comprehend things better than she did.

How could she not think about the children before making such a decision?

However, she felt that she could not continue with the marriage for the sake of the children. "I'm sorry, I really am."

She really didn't know what to say to the children anymore apart from apologising.

Wisdom and Zion were easy to deal with, but what about Rita?

How would Rita react if she found out about her divorce from Nathaniel?

Mango didn't even dare to think about it.

After Wisdom left the ward, he began to look for Nathaniel but to no avail.

Soon, he came to the parking lot and found Nathaniel's car at a glance.

Nathaniel's car was very eye-catching.

Wisdom walked over quickly, but before he could get close to the car, he heard Nathaniel's muffled groan coming from inside. "Uncle!"

Wisdom hit on the door repeatedly, but Nathaniel was in so much pain that he couldn't hear a single sound around him.

Seeing that Nathaniel refused to open the door, Wisdom quickly ran to ask for help.

He trotted all the way to the security guard's office and pulled the guards to the front door of Nathaniel's car.

The security guard heard Nathaniel's painful groan from the inside. However, Nathaniel's car was too expensive and high-end, so they did not dare to force it open. For a moment, they were in a bit of a dilemma.

Meanwhile, Wisdom was very anxious, as he pulled at the guards and urged them to open the door.

Wisdom was worried sick that he almost started crying.

Just as Wisdom was about to go and look for Mango, Nathaniel's pain suddenly eased away and he felt much better.

He saw two security guards standing outside the car door and opened the door slowly.

"What's the matter?"

His entire body was weak and his face was pale.

His clothes were soaked wet with sweat.

Suddenly, a small figure threw himself into Nathaniel's arms and then burst into tears.

Nathaniel was slightly stunned and then he realized that it was Wisdom.

He immediately understood what was going on, and his lips curved into a faint smile.

"I'm fine. You guys can go now."

He said to the security guards as he didn't want to make it a big issue.

Seeing that Nathaniel wasn't in a good state, the security guard said, "Sir, if you don't feel well, you'd better go to the hospital."

"I got it. I'll do it. You guys can leave now." Nathaniel dismissed the two security guards. Meanwhile, Wisdom was crying hard in his arms. Nathaniel held him closer and gently patted him on the back, just like when he was a child.

Then, he whispered, "All right, you're a big boy now, why are you crying? I'm fine, okay?"

Wisdom looked up at Nathaniel with tears in his eyes.

Nathaniel felt sorry for him all of a sudden.

He had been caring for Wisdom ever since he was a child, and Nathaniel had always doted on Wisdom. He was relieved to see how this child had grown up to be a caring person as well.

He patted his head gently and said, "Wisdom, I understand that the things that happened between your parents have caused you a great shock. But I want you to take all this as experience while growing up. No matter what they have done, you are still their favorite child. After they have left, their love still remains. If you want, you can still call me daddy, just like before. I will treat you like my own child. I will provide you the love and care just like how I did with Zion and Rita. You are the eldest grandson of the Ye Family. Although sometimes things may be hard, you are a strong man, and you should face it bravely, right? You also have the responsibility to protect your younger siblings. Now that your mommy has become like this, you also have to protect her, right?"

Wisdom nodded quickly.

Nathaniel said with relief, "I heard that you'd developed autism. Do you know how worried I was after knowing this? A brave boy like you won't hide away like a coward. You are Wisdom, Nick's son, and the pride of the Ye family. You will stand up for the family you love, won't you?"

Wisdom nodded again.

He tightly grabbed Nathaniel's clothes and he nestled in Nathaniel's arms just like when he was

a child.

Nathaniel was touched by Wisdom's warm and loving character.

Then, Nathaniel gently patted Wisdom's back. For a moment, he felt that everything was filled with hope again. After all, he still had his children. He suddenly felt optimistic regarding his future with Mango. Just when he was immersed in his thoughts, Wisdom asked, "Are you sick?"

Nathaniel paused for a moment and was pleasantly surprised by his words. He was glad that Wisdom had finally opened up to speak.

Autism, to put it bluntly, was like a person locking himself in his own fortress. He would not come out, nor did he let others in.

Now that Wisdom was willing to talk to others, it was a good sign.

He was willing to put himself out there, and he was willing to let others in.

Nathaniel said happily, "Well, I am sick, but it doesn't matter. I will get better for you."

"Does Mommy know?"

Wisdom looked at Nathaniel with a trace of doubt in his eyes.

Nathaniel shook his head with a smile and said,

"This is a secret between us, okay? Don't tell mommy, as she is already sad enough. I don't want her to worry again because of me. After all, she is a woman, and we are men. It's natural for a man to protect a woman, isn't it?"

Wisdom nodded immediately.

"Come on Wisdom, let's do a pinky swear."

Nathaniel extended his little finger towards Wisdom.

Likewise, Wisdom also stretched out his finger.

"It's a deal."

When their thumbs met, Wisdom finally smiled.

Nathaniel hadn't seen him smile in a long time.

Hence, he suddenly felt emotional.

Then, Nathaniel held Wisdom in his embrace and whispered, "From now on, you are my son."

"Daddy!"

Wisdom immediately burst into tears, and he was crying hysterically.

He could still remember how Addison collapsed in front of him with blood all over his body. At that moment, he ceased to have a father anymore!

Nevertheless, he still had his uncle!

Right now, Mr. Ye was his daddy!

They looked exactly the same. They were brothers, weren't they?

Wisdom held Nathaniel tightly and vented all the sadness and grievances he had experienced thus far.

Seeing Wisdom like this, Nathaniel's eyes instantly welled up with tears.

Finally, Wisdom opened up.

Nathaniel was glad that he didn't let Nick down, and he finally managed to help his son.

Nathaniel hugged Wisdom tightly as it was so wrenching.

After crying for a while, Wisdom was a little tired.

Nathaniel took out a tissue and wiped his cheeks with it. Then, he comforted with a gentle smile, "What a crybaby."

"No, I'm not. I won't cry anymore in the future. I want to be strong. I want to protect my siblings and mommy. Daddy, is there no hope for Mommy's condition?"

Nathaniel felt sorry all of a sudden and said in a low voice, "Daddy will try his best to cure mommy, I promise."

"Really?"

"Yup!"

Wisdom broke into laughter, but he suddenly frowned again.

He looked at Nathaniel, hesitated for a while and asked, "Daddy, are you really going to divorce mommy?"