The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye)

Nathaniel was woken up by Zion.

He felt really helpless the moment he saw Zion's disdainful expression.

Nathaniel had slept so long because he was too exhausted and that Mango was lying comfortably in his embrace.

At that moment, Nathaniel woke up in an instant before he tiptoed out of the bedroom as he was afraid that he might wake Mango. Then, he asked as he saw Zion waiting for him by the door, "What's wrong?" "It's already late at night and I'm hungry, can you make some food? Sisi and Newell went out to settle some issues, so I wanted to order takeout, but Mateo told us that we're still kids and we shouldn't eat out as the foods are really oily. So, It's unhealthy for us since we're still growing. However, I really can't take it anymore, so I woke you up to make me some food."

Zion felt really wronged as he spoke.

Then, Nathaniel looked at the time and he realized that it was already past five o'clock in the evening.

He said sorrily, "I know, I'm sorry as I've overslept. I'll go wash up and cook for you."

"Oh...

Zion walked down the stairs very proudly having done that.

However, Nathaniel felt that something was wrong.

He put on his clothes and pants before he figured it out.

"Oh right, what about Rita and Wisdom? How come Rita didn't come and wake me up when she's such a glutton?"

Nathaniel sighed when he recalled how Rita looked at him fearfully in the afternoon.

At that instant, Zion turned his head suddenly and asked in surprise, "What? You didn't send Rita away?"

Nathaniel was also stunned.

"Are you kidding me? Why should I send them away? The two of them were still watching TV in the living room when I came back and they went to their bedroom when I came upstairs too. What's wrong? Where are they?"

Zion rushed down the stairs having heard what Nathaniel said and he opened the door to Rita's room immediately.

Rita's coat was still there... Did she not wear a coat before leaving the house?

At that moment, Nathaniel sensed that something went wrong.

He hurried down the stairs along with Zion.

"I'll get the CCTV recordings."

"The cameras are under maintenance today as there's been a blackout, so there are no recordings at all."

Nathaniel felt really uneasy after hearing Zion's words.

"What?"

The two of them glanced at each other before Zion rushed out of the house after taking his coat.

"Wait, I'll go with you, but I'll have to let Mango know first, or else she'll be worried."

Zion wanted to retort but he nevertheless nodded when he noticed the seriousness in Nathaniel's irresistible eyes.

Nathaniel went up the stairs in a flash and he woke Mango up reluctantly as she was sleeping soundly.

"Mango, I think that we'll have to go out."

"What's wrong?"

Mango yawned as she still felt sleepy although she had a peaceful nap.

Nathaniel felt sorry for her but he said in a low voice, "Rita and Wisdom went out to play, but they haven't come back yet, so Zion and I will go out and have a look." "Where can they go? Could they be at Mateo's place?"

Mango rubbed her eyes.

Nathaniel whispered, "I don't know... Take care of yourself at home while I go out with Zion to have a look."

"I'll go with you."

Mango patted her face to wake herself up before she changed her clothes hastily.

It was at this moment that Nathaniel picked up his phone on the bedside table and he saw the message from Rita.

His expression darkened the moment he read her text.

"Rita is in danger."

Nathaniel's voice was cold.

Then, Mango paused for a moment.

She was able to remain calm after having experienced so many issues.

"Do you have any clues?"

Yes!"

Nathaniel became murderous at that instant and he threw the phone to Zion directly without saying a word.

"Zion, check the location of the sender when the message came in while I'll look into the car plate number... I would like to know who's the one that has the guts to harm my daughter!

Nathaniel turned on his computer and started typing on the keyboard hastily before he began his investigation.

On the other hand, Zion was also busily typing on his laptop to pinpoint the location of Rita when she sent the message.

It didn't take long before Zion found their whereabouts.

"Mr. Ye, they're in the suburbs."

Mango didn't utter a word as she wrapped her clothes around her waist and was the first to leave the house.

At the same time, Nathaniel found out the owner of the car.

He walked out with a menacing expression and called Desmond.

"I'll send you an address... Arrest the owner of this car and bring him to me."

Desmond could tell from Nathaniel's voice that something had happened. "Alright."

Nathaniel hung up the phone and he got into the car with Zion.

Mango was driving.

She wouldn't do so usually but Nathaniel didn't dare to stop her as he could tell that Mango was filled with anger.

They drove to the place using the address that Zion found and Mango saw the shocking trail of blood along the road towards the end.

Their expressions changed the moment they saw this.

"This would better not be my kids' blood, otherwise..."

Mango didn't complete her words, but Nathaniel understood what she meant.

Zion's face also turned pale.

The three of them ran toward the road immediately.

Then, they saw a trail of blood along the slope after they crossed the main road.

There was a forest below and no one could tell what was lurking in it.

Soon, Newell hurried to the place with his men.

"Find them... Use all your strength to find them! We must save them."

Nathaniel's voice was slightly trembling.

It was the first time that he felt so perturbed deep down.

Then, Newell ordered his men to search through the forest without further ado.

Mango could not wait any longer and she was about to go into the forest when Nathaniel stopped her.

"You shouldn't go in considering your condition, just wait here as I'll be sure to bring them back."

"No! I'm their mother!"

Mango pushed Nathaniel's hand away.

She didn't have a problem although she was wearing the usual slippers that she wore when she went out.

Soon, Mango's eyes became tear- filled the moment they found Rita and Wisdom.

Huge stains of blood were visible on Wisdom's chest while Rita's forehead was badly injured, and her body was covered with cuts and blood. Both of them were unconscious at that moment. "Quick! Send them to the hospital!"

Nathaniel carried Rita while Mango lifted Wisdom up.

Both of them had a fever, but it was fortunate that they were still breathing.

Zion almost cried when he saw this scene.

He bit his lower lip as he followed Nathaniel and Mango from behind closely without uttering a word.

As soon as they went up the slope, Desmond brought the man here.

"Mr. and Mrs. Ye, this is the owner of the car."

The driver was completely stunned the moment he saw Mango and Nathaniel.

He had never expected the kids that he provoked to be Nathaniel's children!

Nathaniel was such a powerful figure.

Everyone in Ocean City knew of him.

It was no wonder that the brat had the guts to warn him like that, but it was too late for him to regret his deeds at this moment.

"Keep an eye on him and look into his background comprehensively. Also, I want to know everything that had happened today in detail."

Nathaniel's gaze was signaling that he was determined to sentence the driver to death.

Wisdom was in Mango's embrace as she looked at him before glancing at Rita. Then, she halted in her tracks suddenly before instructing Zion angrily, "Zion, do me a favor." "Yes, mommy?"

Zion held back his killing intent at that instant.

However, Mango looked at Wisdom and said in a low voice, "Break his rib."

It was the first time Desmond had heard Mango giving such a cruel order, so he lifted his head and looked at her.

He was a little absent-minded as Mango looked really similar to Marissa.

However, Marissa was kind-hearted and she wouldn't even kill an ant, yet Mango demanded Zion to carry out such an action today, so Desmond frowned.

Mango saw it but she said coldly, "Turn your head aside and cover your ears if you can't bear to watch it, or you could also leave anytime if you'd like."

Mango said it in a solemn tone.

Then, Desmond lowered his head without saying a word.

On the other side, Zion took off his jacket before folding it nicely without saying a word and put it aside. Then, he looked at the driver coldly and said, "You must pay the price now since you've hurt my brother and sister!"

"No... no! This is a misunderstanding! Listen to me!"

The driver was so frightened that he took a few steps back.

Zion was a child, but his murderous intent was no joke and it sent chills down the driver's spine although he was an adult.

Mango didn't even hesitate as she carried Wisdom and left.

Nathaniel didn't stop her although he saw what happened and he just said blandly, "Just make sure that he's alive."

"All right."

Zion made his move without further ado.

His actions were really tricky as he had been training in the military base for a longer time than Wisdom and Rita, so there was no way others could surmise what was he trying to do. At the same time, his punches were extremely hurtful.

The driver wailed in excruciating pain behind Mango and Nathaniel.

However, Nathaniel and Mango got in the car emotionlessly and they drove to the hospital directly.

Desmond and Newell were there and they would take care of Zion, so there was no need for Mango and Nathaniel to worry about him. Instead, they were really concerned about Rita and Wisdom. They drove the car directly to the entrance of the hospital and Nathaniel rushed to the emergency room before entrusting their kids to the doctors.

Their children were sent into the operation room and Nathaniel's hands were even stained with Rita's blood.

Mango looked at his palms and asked in a low voice, "Will they survive this?"

"Yes, they will surely do."

Nathaniel knew that Mango must be blaming herself deep down for not taking good care of their children.

He also hated himself for not doing... Why did he sleep so long and why did he not say a few words to Rita and Wisdom? It was all his fault for not keeping an eye on them and let them run out of the house. However, it was all too late now.

The incident had already happened and he could only hope that Mango wouldn't be too emotional. Also, he prayed that his kids would be safe although they must have been frightened. However, he could tell that his children had gone through terrible stuff as he looked at the bloodstains on his hands.

Time was ticking away, but their kids were still in the operating room. Mango's eyes were dark and inscrutable although she did not cry this time and it made Nathaniel feel even more worried about her instead. He felt really heartbroken that she had learned to forcefully endure such pain even though she was tough.

Nathaniel felt that Mango was on the verge of collapsing when the doctors finally came out of the emergency room. However, the doctor's expression didn't seem promising and it made both Nathaniel and Mango feel really perturbed deep down at that moment.