The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye)

Chapter 472

"But, he told me that he would be back in two days."

Mango's sentence surprised Noah.

"Did you two speak on the phone?"

"Not really, it was a video call. We chatted for a bit, but I had no idea he was in so much pain."

Mango didn't think that there was anything else to hide from Noah.

Noah was mildly shocked as he said, "He still contacts you after all. I don't think you told him about your condition, right?"

"No, I didn't."

In fact, Mango was glad that she did not disclose her condition. Otherwise, she would regret it immensely.

If Mango had failed to hold back all her sadness and she told Nathaniel the truth, perhaps he would have returned home no matter what.

Now, she realized that holding back was quite an important skill.

Noah heaved a sigh of relief when he heard that Mango hadn't told Nathaniel anything.

"That's great, so he won't be affected then. If you hadn't said anything, he will try his very best to kick the addiction because he wants to come back and see you. But I do need to tell you that the blood transfusions he's having could damage his body, and Nathaniel may face a lot of problems in the future. By then..."

"Relax, I know what you mean. I won't let Nathan find out about my situation. I understand that he can't be distracted."

Noah was actually quite impressed by Mango's words, but Genevieve did not agree.

"Noah, aren't you going too far? Nathaniel is your close friend, but Mango is mine as well. You're only thinking of healing him, but have you ever considered the severity of Mango's condition? If we can't figure out a way to reverse her uterine shrinkage in time, are you going to let Nathaniel live in regret for the rest of his life?"

Anger seeped into Genevieve's bones.

She had always disagreed with Noah on the situation.

Perhaps it was the fact that Genevieve saw many similarities between her past self and Mango, or it could be because Mango's resilience made her heart ached. Either way, Genevieve could no longer hold it in.

Noah wanted to comment on his wife's obvious agitation, but he refrained from saying anything in the end.

However, Mango chuckled before saying, "Stop fighting guys, this is my decision. Nathaniel kept me in the dark about his condition because he didn't want me to worry, and I'm doing the same now. Noah is right, the culprit must be powerful enough to drug Nathan quietly. There are a lot of things that he needs to handle upon returning home, and I don't want to hold him back. Plus, I'm sure you two won't let anything happen to me, right?"

Tears welled up in Genevieve's eyes as she listened to what Mango said.

"Mango, no one can give you a firm answer on that."

"It doesn't matter. If God wants to take me back into his arms, I won't blame you two. Of course, I'll make sure to spend my time with Nathaniel well. Don't burden yourselves too much, and just go with the flow."

Mango was now back to her usual gentle and easygoing self, but it made Noah uncomfortable instead.

I will try my best, don't worry." "I believe in your skills. So, can you tell me how Nathaniel is doing now?"

After Mango discovered what was going on, she felt even more heartache over Nathaniel's condition, and she wanted to see him even more.

Even if she couldn't be there in person, Mango still wanted to see how he was doing.

Nathaniel was a stubborn man and she loved him dearly. How could he bear everything on his own?

Didn't he know that she would be heartbroken for him?

Just then, Mango felt as if the knives were slowly piercing into her heart.

Alas, Noah was still hesitant and Genevieve gave him a fierce glare before saying, "Everything's out in the open, so what are you afraid of?"

"I'm afraid that she can't bear to watch it."

Noah's words caused Mango to shiver in fear.

He was right!

She couldn't bear it at all, but so what?

All Mango wanted to know was his current condition.

Noah's resolve finally crumbled when he saw how determined Mango was.

"I can let you see how he's doing, but you can't speak to him or disturb him, nor can you go to him. You need to understand that the last two days are crucial to him, and there will be severe consequences if he stops the treatment now. We've already come too far to give up now..."

"I know. Don't worry, I won't bother him. In fact, I just want to see him."

There was a hint of trembling in Mango's voice.

Noah sighed and he said, "Come with me."

"I'll go with her. If there's an emergency, at least I'll be able to care for her."

Noah nodded in reply to Genevieve's words.

When they left the office, Rainie was a little confused to see the three of them.

"Where are you going?"

"Nowhere, we're going to the conference room to have a meeting about Mango's condition."

Genevieve replied with a light smile.

Rainie hurriedly answered, "I want to go too. I want to know about her condition."

"Rainie, please return to the ward. If anyone comes to visit me, just tell them that I'm undergoing a physical examination so that they won't get worried."

Rainie's mind went blank for a moment upon those words and she felt that Mango was hiding something from her.

Was it something to do with her body?

"What's wrong with your body?"

Rainie's gaze was extremely serious.

Mango replied softly, "I'll tell you about it later, okay?"

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"I'll have Thomas to accompany you. He'll wait outside for you, okay? If you refuse, I'm just going to barge in the room. Anyhow, it is your choice."

Since Rainie was so persistent, Mango had no choice and she said, "Have Thomas come with me then."

"All right."

Then, Rainie left without asking any further questions.

It didn't take long for Thomas to arrive at Mango's side.

"Mrs. Ye."

"Stand guard at the door of the conference room, and do not enter without my permission."

"Yes, Mrs. Ye."

Thomas and Mango headed to the conference room together.

After they settled down inside, Noah masked all signals coming and going from the room.

Truth be told, Mango was glad that Nathaniel had a friend like Noah. If not, God knew what would have happened to him!

Genevieve bid Mango sit down before she poured her a glass of water.

Noah turned on the secret device and soon after, the live video feed from Nathaniel's location was displayed on a screen in the meeting room.

Meanwhile, Nathaniel struggled hard against his restraints as he bellowed in pain. Blood oozed out of his wrists due to the friction against the straps, but he seemed unaware of all that was happening.

Nathaniel was like a trapped beast without thoughts or intelligence, and he only had the most primitive impulses.

Mango was even more shocked by this than what she watched before on the phone.

Thus, she couldn't stop her tears from flowing down.

"Has he always been like this?"

"The last few days were better. At the start, he was perpetually stuck in a cycle of pain. But now, he would suffer for a few hours of the day, and his withdrawal symptoms only flare up a couple of times. They'll reduce by tomorrow, and completely stop by the day after. If I had it my way, I wanted him to stay for observation for another two days, but he was rushing to get back home, so..."

Noah's words trailed off, but Mango understood what he meant.

Nathaniel was putting in efforts so that he could come back as early as possible.

Mango was glad that she hadn't complained to him and that she was steadfast in believing their love. If not, Nathaniel would have been extremely unsettled.

Mango gazed at Nathaniel who was gradually calming down.

Cold sweat drenched his clothes, and his hair looked like he'd just left the pool.

There was nary a trace of strength in his body, and he laid there gasping for breath.

Next, Evan hurried into the room to release Nathaniel from his restraints before handing him a glass of cold water.

Nathaniel's lips were pale, and they seemed chapped.

After he drank all the water in one gulp, Nathaniel smiled gently as he looked at the photos of Mango strewn around the cage.

"Two days left until I'll be able to see her. But Evan, do you think I'll recover fast from my current situation?"

Evan was taken aback and he muttered, "Mr. Ye, I think Mr. Soo is right. You should stay here two more days for observation. Although blood transfusion is a safe bet, we have to prepare for the worst too."

"I can't wait any longer. It feels like years have passed even though it's been less than a week. Ocean City is dangerous, and I'm worried because she's alone with the children."

Nathaniel's breathing was erratic, but he still insisted on speaking. It was as if talking was the only way to distract him from the weakness brought on by the blood transfusion.

Evan then handed him the medicine prepared in advance.

"As long as Mr. Soo is there, everything will be fine." "I prefer taking care of my own woman myself."

After Nathaniel finished his words, he drank the medicine in one gulp with no reaction on his face.

Tears began to stream down Mango's face upon Nathaniel's words.

He was already in such a sorry state, yet he was still thinking of protecting her and the children.

Did Nathaniel really think he was a superman?

Mango really felt like punching him, but her heart ached for him at the same time.

Genevieve was afraid that Mango would collapse from the cries and she muttered, "Mango, keep an eye on your emotions."

"I'm fine. He's working so hard to kick the addiction, so how could I hold him back from that? Don't worry, I will fully cooperate with your treatment for the next two days. Also, I want to welcome Nathan at the airport when he gets home."

Genevieve disapproved of what Mango wanted to do, but she did not object.

On the screen, Nathaniel rested for a while longer until he slightly regained some of his strength. Then, he turned to Evan before saying, "Give me my phone. I want to call Mango."

Evan handed the phone over to Nathaniel.

When the phone rang, Mango quickly brushed away her tears. She took a deep breath to steady her voice before answering the call.

"Hello?"

As she glanced at the wide grin on Nathaniel's face, her tears started to flow uncontrollably once more.