The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye)

Chapter 315

Then, Mango quickly picked up the phone when she saw that the call was from Nathaniel.

To be honest, she felt rather uneasy as Nathaniel had called her during this nerve-wracking time.

"Nathan? What's wrong?"

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

As he heard this, Nathaniel whispered, "Are you nervous?"

"Yeah, a little. After all, it's my first time being directly involved in something like this."

Obviously, Mango saw no point in hiding her feelings from Nathaniel.

There were no secrets between the both of them. Moreover, he was the one that taught her all of this, so it would be strange if she kept anything from him.

After that, Nathaniel replied softly, "Do you need me to be there with you?"

"No, I'm fine."

Mango rejected the offer right away, which disappointed Nathaniel somewhat.

"Wow, you've gotten good at refusing me out rightly!"

"Ahem!"

Hence, Mango couldn't help but clear her throat and say, "You know I don't mean it like that. I care about you, and I don't want you to exhaust yourself."

"I know."

Nathaniel's mouth quirked up slightly into a smile.

He obviously knew how much Mango cared about him. Frankly, he just wanted to tease her to ease her anxiety.

"Don't worry about Sisi. Although it's been a while, it takes patience to deal with this. Sisi has been trained since she was a child, so she wouldn't blow her cover no matter what happens. Plus, nothing will happen as she still has strong feelings for Newell."

However, Mango sighed when she heard Nathaniel's reply. "Don't you think that we're going too far with this? We're using Sisi's feelings to threaten her into doing what we want, and frankly I'm quite uncomfortable with that."

"Ah, you're way too much of a softie."

Nathaniel had long expected that Mango would act like this. After all, this was her first time getting involved in something like this, so it was natural for her to want a happy ending for everyone. Alas, not everything in life could go her way.

Honestly, Mango knew that her mindset was wrong, but she was only being honest with Nathaniel about her true feelings towards the situation.

"I'm fine, I'm just a little uncomfortable with it."

"You'll get used to it eventually."

Nathaniel replied faintly before the sound of a phone ringing reached her ears.

Because of that, Mango paused for a moment before she started to become anxious again.

"Is that news from Sisi?"

"I'll hang up first and check it out. I'll let you know in a bit."

After he finished speaking, Nathaniel cut the call.

As the dial tone rang in her ears, Mango felt extremely anxious.

Did their plan work?

Did Nanny Zhang suspect anything?

In fact, Madam Hans, Madam Ye and everyone's lives were at stake here.

Hence, Mango waited anxiously for the news.

Meanwhile, Madam Hans was still unconscious and her breathing was steady. However, to Mango, this was plain torture.

Just as she was about to lose it, Nathaniel finally called her.

"Mango, something's happened to Sisi so I might have to go check it out."

Nathaniel's voice sounded quite grim over the phone.

Then, Mango's heart sank at the news.

"Didn't you say Sisi was professionally trained since youth? You said that nothing would happen to her."

"It's not a big deal, okay? Relax, I'll, go check it out. Don't worry, I'll make sure that Madam Hans will be fine."

Nathaniel's words caused Mango's chest to clench nervously.

"Tell me what's going on and I'll go. You should stay in the hospital."

Mango suggested.

"No way in hell!"

Naturally, Nathaniel immediately refused her.

He knew the extent of Mango's capabilities, so he would never let Mango put herself at risk.

Nevertheless, Mango knew that Nathaniel was unfit to go as well.

She was worried about Nathaniel, and she was very concerned that this might be a trap.

However, she knew that she wouldn't be able to win an argument against Nathaniel no matter what she said.

As Mango thought of this, she suddenly cried out in pain and this frightened Nathaniel so badly that he quickly asked her.

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing, it's just that my stomach is suddenly aching for no reason. God knows where Terrance and my mother have gone, but I can't leave my grandmother's side. So, do you think you could come here on the way to see Sisi? I'd like you to get some things for me."

Mango's voice sounded a little weak.

Hence, Nathaniel suddenly became anxious.

"What do you need? I'll get it for you right away."

"I need pads. I think I may be on my period."

Mango's reply was very soft, and it even had a hint of embarrassment.

On the other hand, Nathaniel paused as if he didn't expect Mango to say that.

Then, he cleared his throat awkwardly before he said, "Give me a moment, I'll be right there."

"All right!"

After they hung up the phone, Mango's face was still flushed red but there was a hint of determination in her eyes.

After that, she quickly asked Merle to prepare a tranquilliser needle and she hid it in her shirtsleeve.

As she gazed at the unconscious Madam Hans, Mango said in a gentle voice, "Grandma, I know that you need me by your side, but what do you think about your grandson- in- law Nathaniel accompanying you for a bit? He's unwell too, so you two would make a fine pair. I'm sorry, I can't just watch you in this unconscious state, nor can I watch the man that I love endanger himself. Nanny Zhang has always been ruthless, and she won't let me go so easily this time. I'm sure that Nathaniel knows this just as well as I do, so I can't let him risk his life for me. Do you think you can watch him for me while I'm gone? I promise I'll cater to your every whim once I get back." All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

Mango spoke sincerely, but Madam Hans didn't have much of reaction either way.

Strangely, a stroke patient shouldn't be acting this way. Although everyone said that Madam Hans had experienced a stroke, but Mango thought that she could very well be poisoned instead.

For Madam Hans's sake, she had to venture into

Nanny Zhang's turf.

With that thought in mind, she gingerly tucked Madam Hans into bed. However, she completely missed the way Madam Hans's finger moved ever so slightly.

When Nathaniel arrived at the ward, Mango was lying weakly in front of Madam Hans's bed.

''Mango!"

Nathaniel stepped forward with a great amount of distress in his eyes.

Meanwhile, Mango raised her head when he called her name and her pallid expression worried Nathaniel greatly.

"Does it hurt really badly? Do you need to see the doctor?"

Nathaniel was obviously very worried, and his distressed gaze made Mango feel guilty. However, the guilt lasted for only a moment.

"I'm fine. I think I may have got a bit of a chill, so that might be why my stomach is hurting."

"Ah, I'll rub it for you then."

After that, Nathaniel placed the sanitary pads aside before he knelt onto the ground and slowly lifted Mango's shirt. Next, he placed his hand on her stomach.

His palm was very warm and Mango felt a rush of heat enter her body from Nathaniel's skin.

Nathaniel was never much of a sweet-talker, but he always cared for her whenever she needed it most.

Thus, Mango's heart ached when she gazed upon him.

How could she let a man like Nathaniel risk his life for her?

Moreover, he wasn't in good shape as his wounds hadn't fully recovered.

As she thought of that, Mango silently took the tranquilliser needle out of her sleeve and held it in her hand. Then, she said, "Nathan."

"Hm?"

Nathaniel thought that Mango was still hurting, so his voice became gentler. However, the force of his palm on her stomach increased.

Then, Mango felt the rush of warmth course through her body again. Tears brimmed her eyes and they were filled with a deep affection for him.

"Nathaniel, I love you."

Her sudden confession stunned Nathaniel for a moment, but he visibly softened at the declaration.

"Yup, I know."

Nathaniel replied with a smile.

Mango gazed at his smile which was so very charming, and she suddenly felt like she couldn't get enough of it.

"Did I ever tell you that you're very handsome?"

"I don't think so."

Nathaniel felt that something was off with Mango today. In fact, she seemed very worried.

He looked at Mango as he muttered, "Don't worry, there are very few people in the world who can win against me in a fight. Furthermore, I doubt that Nanny Zhang would do anything to me even if it

was a trap. You can rest assure that I will bring the antidote back."

At that, Mango felt her tears threaten to spill and she hurriedly turned her head away before she replied, "How are you so confident? What's so special about Nanny Zhang's drug until the doctors can't figure out the cure?"

Nathaniel shook his head.

"Nanny Zhang hails from a long lineage of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, and she learnt their highly confidential techniques. Although the doctors can solve the issue temporarily, they need time to synthesise a cure. Frankly, I don't think Madam Hans, nor my mother can wait for them to obtain a cure. Nanny Zhang is our only hope right now, so we have no choice but to risk it."

Mango had always thought that Nanny Zhang was quite mysterious, but the strange thing was that no one was able to investigate her background in detail. Hence, it was as if someone powerful behind the scenes was concealing her identity.

She had no idea who that might be, but she knew that they were all in extreme danger.

Mango knew that Nanny Zhang was their only hope for a cure, and she was also aware that the old woman would never fall for her trap so easily.

When she thought of this, Mango felt like she might have been too impatient and foolish when she asked for Sisi's cooperation.

However, she didn't say anything to Nathaniel about this. Instead, she looked at Nathaniel warmly and she said, "You'll come back safely, right?"

"I will!"

On the other hand, Nathaniel reassured Mango with a bright smile.

Then, Mango gently caressed Nathaniel's head and her hand slowly moved down to his neck.

"Nathaniel, you have to know that I don't want you to get hurt. I feel the exact the same way as you do when you worry about me."

"I know. Don't worry about me, I'll make sure to protect myself."

Nathaniel couldn't help but smile as he saw the worry in Mango's eyes.

Then, Mango nodded and smiled faintly at Nathaniel as she replied, "Remember my words, I only want the best for you. No matter what, I only want you to be safe."

"Got it!"

Nathaniel felt that Mango's complexion had improved and he assumed that her stomach must be feeling better. Hence, he withdrew his hand and pulled Mango's shirt down before he heard her say, "I'm sorry, Nathaniel."

"What?"

Nathaniel was surprised but before he could say anything, a cold liquid was injected into his jugular.

"Mango, you..."

He was astonished, but he couldn't resist the effect of the anesthetic and he fainted onto Mango's lap.