The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye)

Chapter 475

Rainie had a very stern expression on her face, and it seemed like she would never let Mango out no matter what.

Mango sighed before saying, "Fine, I'll tell you. Rita and Zion are going back to kindergarten today, and I want to send them off personally. I know that I don't look too good physically, but wouldn't I embarrass them if I don't get nicer clothes to wear?"

Rainie glared at Mango as she spoke, "Do you think anyone will harass your kids with how beautiful you look?"

"Whatever. You won't understand what it's like to be a mother until you have children. So hurry up and get the discharge papers done!"

Then Mango immediately pushed Rainie out of the room.

Rainie wanted to reject her request, but she asked Genevieve whether Mango could be discharged in her current condition.

At that time, Mango summoned Thomas.

"Mrs. Ye, what can I do for you?"

Mango looked at Thomas seriously and she said, "Do you have a way to take Rainie with you away from Ocean City for a while?" Thomas was rather shocked at her request.

"What happened, Mrs. Ye?"

Thomas was an extremely intuitive man, and he could sense that Mango was hiding something from everyone. But since she refused to tell anyone, he wasn't about to ask her either. However, Thomas had to inquire about it now as it concerned moving Rainie out of the city.

Mango glanced at Thomas before she replied softly, "Something's happened to Nathan which I can't explain to you now. He's coming back today, and the both of us are going to run some errands. If Rainie stays, it will be dangerous for her, so I want you to take her away."

"But I'm Mr. Ye's assistant, so I can't leave. I can promise you I will place Rainie in a safe location, but I will return here."

"Thomas."

Mango suddenly cut in.

"I know how loyal you are to Nathaniel, but you need to listen to me if you really care about us. Take good care of Rainie, and leave everything in Ocean City behind for now. Once the matter is settled, Nathan will contact you. All you need to do is lay low for a moment and take Rainie away, okay? It'll make things much easier for Nathan."

In the end, Thomas could do nothing but nod since Mango was so persistent.

"It's not an issue for me to bring her away, but what if you run into danger when we leave?"

"That won't happen. I've already informed Merle, and he'll be here to protect me."

Mango's words made Thomas feel a little more at ease.

"Shouldn't I pick up Mr. Ye then?"

"That won't be necessary as I'll do it instead. I'll be going out shopping with Rainie in a moment, so please come up with an idea to take her away after we're done. Just tell her that it was all my idea and I need her to help me from another side. Tell her that you have no idea what happened as I refused to tell you, and I forbid her from asking as well. Thomas, I'm leaving Rainie in your hands, and I won't ever forgive you if any harm comes to her. After all, she's my best friend."

Mango was reluctant for Rainie to leave, but her best friend couldn't stay either.

Right now, Ocean City was a very uncertain and dangerous place.

Even Nathaniel could be silently attacked by others, so who was to say that Rainie wouldn't be harmed as well?

After all, plenty of people knew how close she was to Rainie.

Despite his reluctance to leave, Thomas had no choice but to agree as he spotted Mango's grave expression.

"Don't worry, Mrs. Ye, I will take care of her. She is my girlfriend and my future wife, and I will protect her with my life. However, do not hesitate to call me if you or Mr. Ye needs my help." This content is © NôvelDrama.Org.

"Don't worry, your aid will always be crucial to Nathan."

After finishing her instructions, Mango bid Thomas farewell before Rainie returned to the room.

She took advantage of Rainie's absence to write her a letter before shoving it hastily into Thomas's hands.

"Let her read this after you've taken her away."

"I will!"

After she settled everything, Mango sat on the bed and waited.

Nathaniel had told her that he would return at half-past ten in the morning.

It was now seven o'clock, so she could make it to the kindergarten if the both of them went shopping.

This was their first day back at kindergarten, so Mango didn't want to be absent.

Madam Ye had found this kindergarten through her connections, and it was an elite school.

According to Mrs. Shen, Rita was overjoyed to know that she would be attending a preschool soon.

Mango couldn't help but laugh when she imagined her daughter's cheerful expression.

When Rainie returned to the ward, she spotted Mango giggling like a fool.

"What are you thinking about? You're smiling so widely."

"I'm thinking about Rita, actually. That girl did not have many friends since her birth, and she's absolutely ecstatic to attend kindergarten."

Mango's words made Rainie pause for a moment before she asked, "You've contacted your mother?"

"Yeah, I can't keep this a secret from my mother forever, so I told her that I've been hospitalized due to an illness. But I did tell her that I'm better now and not to worry about me.

"Mrs. Shen must have lectured you, right?" Rainie knew that Mango would never disclose the kidnapping incident in fear of worrying her mother, but Mrs. Shen would definitely nag Mango.

"You know my mother better than me."

Mango smiled and she said little.

After that, both of them underwent discharge procedures.

Genevieve told Rainie almost the same thing Mango had told her. The doctor said that Mango's body was in a stable condition, and she could be discharged to recover at home. However,

Genevieve did issue some reminders to Mango.

Thus, Rainie had been pestering Mango during the whole ride to the shopping mall with Genevieve's advice.

Warmth filled Mango's chest, and she couldn't help but cut in upon realizing that Rainie was about to be separated from her, "Enough, why are you sounding so much like my mother?" "Gosh! I'm just concerned about you, okay?"

Rainie was a little annoyed upon hearing Mango equate herself to Mrs. Shen.

Mango said smilingly, "You have a boyfriend now, so please focus more on Thomas in the future. After all, he's the one you're going to spend the rest of your life with."

"Both of you are different people, so how can I compare you two? Plus, I don't want to have any conflicts between my husband and my best friend."

Rainie replied in a nonchalant tone.

On the other hand, Mango really hoped that Rainie would be this happy all the time.

Okay, let's get some new clothes."

"You're so full of yourself! Why are you wearing new outfits just to send your kids to kindergarten? I guess rich people live differently than us, the normal people."

Rainie was teasing Mango, but the other woman didn't seem to care.

"I don't have a choice. It just so happens that I’m rich."

"Ugh, what a show-off!"

Rainie rolled her eyes at Mango before they both walked into the boutique.

All the attires here were of the latest fashions, and every one of them had a hefty price tag to match. Since Rainie wasn't here to buy anything, she muttered, "Just choose what you want while I sit there for a rest. Also, Thomas is waiting at the back, and you can call him and me if anything happens."

Mango knew what she was thinking, and she would usually respect Rainie's decision not to purchase anything. However, Mango really wanted to buy her friend a set of new clothes.

Perhaps this could be Mango's wedding present to Rainie.

"Don't be so lazy and help me pick out a nice one!"

Mango was forcing Rainie to go shopping with her.

Rainie rolled her eyes before saying, "Please, the shopkeeper nearly chased me out of there with a broom. If I wasn't here with you, I expect them to stop me at the door. Do you think that this place would deign to serve me when I'm wearing plainly with no makeup? Don't kid me."

Mango was very unhappy to hear Rainie put herself down.

"Cut the crap! You're going to walk out of here with a dress today, and I'll see who dares to stop you."

"Mango, you know that I'm not someone who likes to dress up."

"I know, and I just want to give you a gift. Just take it as a reward for staying with me in the hospital, okay?"

Rainie couldn't help but sigh at her best friend's stubborn nature, "You know I don't like all these lavish things, so why are you insisting that I dress up like this?"

"Who cares? I want to."

"Fine, as long as you are happy, who am I to refuse you? Let's go shopping, but you'd better be ready to spend!"

"Of course! I'll buy it for you no matter how much it costs!"

Mango gazed at Rainie with a reluctant emotion in her gaze.

Sadly, Rainie was not observant enough to realize the look in Mango's eyes.

The both of them strolled around and Mango picked out a set of casual wear for herself. It wasn't too expensive with only a few hundred dollars.

Meanwhile, Rainie had no idea what she should buy and she failed to choose anything out despite a long time of searching. Then, Mango decided to shove a long dress into Rainie's arms.

"Are you kidding me, Mango? You know that I'm a tough girl, and it's weird for me to dress all ladylike."

Rainie refused to try on the dress.

However, Mango smiled, "I've never seen you in a dress, so try it on please."

"I'll look uncanny if I wear this."

Truly, Rainie felt a little awkward.

"Well, try it on."

Nevertheless, Mango kept on encouraging her.

Just then, Thomas joined the conversation. He smiled upon seeing the dress, "Try it on for me. I don't think I've ever seen you in a dress."

Rainie had a faint blush on her cheeks.

"Why are you two asking me to do the same thing?"

"Just wear it."

Thomas's gentle tone made Rainie feel a bit embarrassed.

"Fine, but you guys can't laugh if I don't look good in it!"

Rainie felt a little self- conscious at the thought of wearing a dress.

Yet, Mango kept on supporting her, "Of course not, just try it on!"

Rainie half-heartedly took the dress into the fitting room under both Thomas's and Mango's expectant gazes.

At that moment, Mango spotted Merle coming over to her with another man in tow.

Mango showed no emotion except a slight frown, but caution filled her stare.