The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye)

Chapter 482

The hug hurt Mango a little bit, but she did not stop Nathaniel.

She could see that he was particularly fragile right now.

Mango had always thought that he was omnipotent, but now only did she realize that he looked like a child starved of a mother's love when he was helpless.

However, it was different from what she felt for Zion as there were also romantic feelings in the mix.

"As I said, I won't let you suffer anymore, but it seems to me like you hurt more after you married me than before. I'm useless as I couldn't protect you. I can't imagine what I'd do if I came home and saw you lying on that hospital bed. If I can't protect my wife, am I even a man?"

Nathaniel was currently drowning in selfblame.

He always felt that a man should endure everything, but Nathaniel realized that his experience paled in comparison with Mango's when he found out what happened.

His incompetence had caused danger to his loved ones.

"Mango, I'm sorry."

"Don't apologize to me, and you did nothing wrong. Everything was my choice, from you to this kind of life. I knew that being your wife came with numerous hardships, but I'm ready for it. So Nathan, don't call yourself useless. You're not a God, and I know that you're trying your best to protect our family. I wasn't kidding when I said I'd go through life's ups and downs with you.

Mango's words made him feel even more uncomfortable.

"Sometimes I really wish you are gentler like other women, that way you would rely on me. You have no idea how much it hurts me to see you acting such resilient."

Nathaniel's hands trembled slightly when he held Mango's own.

The feeling of almost losing her made him feel particularly gloomy and depressed.

"We are a couple, and it's natural for our hearts to ache for each other right? Don't be like this, otherwise, people will think I've been mean to you."

Mango could not help but comfort Nathaniel.

She had no idea what Nathaniel had gone through, or what he'd discovered while she was asleep. However, seeing Nathaniel like this punched a hole in her chest.

Nathaniel took a deep breath before saying, "What did I ever do to deserve a wife like you?" This is property © of NôvelDrama.Org.

"You silly man."

Mango started laughing.

As long as Nathaniel was by her side, she would have no regrets in whatever situation.

Alas, her single-minded personality made her sacrifice everything in the pursuit of the man she loved.

"If I'm silly, then what are you? If it was any other woman, I'm sure they would have run away. You're the only one stupid enough to stay by my side and go through all these troubles and my weird plans without backing down."

"Don't say that. Come on, we have to get up and fetch the kids. They know that you're coming back today, so they'll be glad if we go to pick them up together."

Mango didn't want Nathaniel to be immersed in guilty.

She knew that he was worried about her. Also, Nathaniel felt sorry about the things she'd experienced, but Mango didn't want to see his remorseful behavior.

Nathaniel hurriedly looked at the time before asking, "When do the kids get off school?"

"Four o'clock, so there isn't much time left, Mr. Ye."

Mango watched Nathaniel jumped out of the bed, and he then heading to the bathroom just like an excited child.

Thus, she couldn't help but smile.

Nathaniel seemed to think of something and he poked his head out of the bathroom, "I'll bring them back myself, so just send the address to me. It's better if you stay here since you're unwell."

"It's fine, Genevieve told me I'm all right to go out. Most importantly, I have promised Zion and Rita that we will fetch them together, so I can't disappoint them. I've neglected the kids for a while, so I have to step up for the responsibility."

Mango's words made Nathaniel pause for a moment, but he muttered, "We can go together, but you have to tell right away if you feel uncomfortable."

"Well, I'm not terminally ill, so you don't have to worry about me. I'm just a little tired, but I'm fine otherwise."

Mango didn't want Nathaniel to worry about her, so she replied in a nonchalant tone.

But the more she behaved like this, the more distressed Nathaniel felt.

"Alright, we'll do as you say."

He gave Mango a doting look before going to wash up.

Meanwhile, Mango also straightened herself out before the both of them left the house.

Madam Ye felt relieved that Mango and Nathaniel were back to their usual loving selves. If only Nick had someone to love, then their family would be complete.

As the thought of Nick crossed her mind, Madam Ye was still reluctant to part with him.

She called Nick, asking him to come back for dinner.

At first, Nick refused, citing work as a reason but he then relented when Madam Ye used an authoritative tone with him.

He couldn't bear to see the pain and sadness in Madam Ye's eyes.

Meanwhile, Mango and Nathaniel personally drove to the kindergarten.

Nathaniel chuckled as he laid eyes on the prestigious preschool, "This must be my mom's handiwork."

"How did you know?"

Mango was a little surprised.

Nathaniel smiled before replying, "Mom has always sent Nick and me to top schools, as she thought that only those places fit our status. So, it's no wonder she sent her grandchildren here."

Mango chuckled and she said, "Mom has her plans. Our kids aren't regular kids either, so this isn't a bad place for them."

"You don't have to keep defending her, I already know the amazing relationship you two share. Let's go and pick up our kids."

Nathaniel stopped the car, and he held Mango's hand as they walked into the kindergarten.

Meanwhile, Rita had had quite a wonderful day. Due to her adorable beauty, most of the boys in the class loved playing with her.

On the other hand, Zion was a little annoyed.

He wanted to keep an eye on any ruffians that might hurt his sister, and he'd actually gotten into a few fights because of Rita.

Well, Zion wasn't serious about the fights. Otherwise, the other party would be beaten quite badly.

However, the children who studied here were usually from rich families.

The boy Zion had beaten up was called Bobby Montford. His family was in the shipping business and he had been pampered by his parents since young.

His parents would be worried about any small fever or cold, let alone being hit by another boy.

It just so happened that Bobby's parents had arrived just as Zion was hitting him. Hence, they were furious after witnessing the scene, and they wanted Zion to apologize.

On the other hand, Zion was a very stubborn child and he wouldn't say sorry no matter what.

Ms. Liu, who was their class teacher, was especially exasperated.

"Zion, it's your fault for hitting someone. So, can you apologize to Bobby? Also, you should love your classmates."

Ms. Liu had no idea about Zion's background, and she only knew that all the students who studied here were rich. Thus, she couldn't afford to anger anybody. So, Ms. Liu wanted to take advantage of Zion's parents' absence to make him apologize and let the matter go.

However, Zion replied coldly, "I didn't do anything wrong. Bobby tried to take off my sister's skirt, so he can consider himself lucky he's not paralyzed. Yet, you want me to say sorry?"

Bobby's mother was furious upon hearing Zion's words.

"You brat, what nonsense are you spouting? My son is a good boy, so why would he take off your sister's skirt? Your sister tried to seduce him, but now you're blaming Bobby? Do you know who we are? My husband is a powerful man!"

When Ms. Liu noticed that Bobby's mother was pissed off, she hurriedly went up to comfort her.

"Mrs. Montford, don't be angry with the kids. It's normal for them to fight, and I think we should let the little ones sort out their problems by themselves, right?"

"What? You can say that because it wasn't your son being hit. Look at what he did to my son!"

Mrs. Montford dragged Bobby over and his two bruised eyes were quite funny indeed.

Usually, he would avoid the face, but Zion decided to be harsh this time around. Hence, all his blows were aimed at the face, and he even scraped Bobby's lip.

The other kid's face was covered in bruises, and he was in a lot of pain. Bobby couldn't help but cower upon seeing Zion, but he cried

when his mother was defending him, "Mommy, can you hit him for me? It hurts!"

Mrs. Montford couldn't help but feel sorry for her son when she saw him sobbing.

"My dear, Mommy will make sure he gets punished."

"Hmph! The only thing you know how to do is cry and hide behind your mother. No wonder you're just a skirt-chasing ruffian."

Zion's sarcastic voice made Bobby burst into tears.

"Mommy, he's scolding me!"

Mrs. Montford was enraged now.

"Fine, I don't need your apology. Since you beat up my son, I'll get you back for that!"

After that, she raised her arm to swing it towards Zion's face.

"Zion!"

Rita was truly frightened when Bobby tried to take off her skirt, and she was glad that Zion beat him up. But Mrs. Montford's ferocious expression scared her once again.

Rita could only hide behind Zion while watching him solve the issue. After all, she had no idea what to do in this situation.

However, Rita immediately stepped in front of Zion before pushing him behind her upon seeing Mrs. Montford was about to hit her brother.

With a loud smack, Mrs. Montford slapped Rita squarely in the face.

Although Rita had been unwell since she was a child, she'd never been hit like that before. Hence, this slap sent her flying into the furniture nearby, sending all the chairs scattering.

"Rita!"

"Mrs. Montford!"

Zion and Ms. Liu's expressions changed immediately.