"Mommy, can't I go there?"
Rita's palms were wet because she was anxious, but she still looked at Mango with teary eyes. Thus, Mango's heart immediately softened.
"Why do you want to go to that place?"
Mango asked gently and patted Rita's back.
Rita lowered her eyes guiltily and said in a low voice, "I heard from my brothers that the trip to Longford County was fun, so I wanted to go there and have a look. But if Mommy doesn't want to go, then we can forget it."
"Alright."
Rita was left dumbfounded by Mango's response.
Did Mango just say that it was alright?
What did that mean?
Were they going there?
Or were they not?
Rita was a little depressed right now.
However, if she continued asking about this, would this arouse Mango's expression.
At this thought, Rita was nervous and conflicted. Suddenly, she heard Mango say in a gentle voice, "Of course I'll bring my little princess to wherever she wants. In fact, I'll accompany you there and ensure your safety!"
When Rita heard this, she raised her head instantly. She immediately feared up when she saw that Mango was looking at her with a gentle and doting gaze.
"Mommy!"
She hugged Mango tightly as she exclaimed.
"My dear child, you didn't well when you were staying with Eaves family, right? Should daddy and I sleep with you tonight?"
Rita was surprised when she heard what Mango had said.
How did her mother find out that she hadn't been sleeping well in the Eaves family?
Just as she was about to ask this, she found herself lying in Mango's embrace.
Then, Mango places Rita on her arm like how she used to. After that, she gently patted Rita and sang a familiar lullaby gently.
Although there was a hint of hoarseness in Mango's voice, Rita still felt comfortable while listening to her mother's singing.
Thus, although Rita was still troubled, she slowly fell asleep because of the sweet lullaby.
Meanwhile, Mango looked at her daughter's adorable face dotingly.
When Nathaniel came out of the bathroom, Mango was already a little sleepy. However, she still looked at Rita with a gentle gaze.
"Hmm, I'm kind of jealous now."
Nathaniel leaned forward and kissed Mango as he said this, so Mango couldn't help but laugh.
"Haha! How could you be jealous of your own daughter? Aren't you ashamed?"
"Not at all!"
Nathaniel hugged Mango as he said this, and his gaze suddenly turned feverish and intense.
Well, how could Mango not know what Nathaniel was thinking?
However, she could not help but feel a little embarrassed.
"Hey! Our daughter is still here."
"Hmm? Did you think that I was trying to do something?"
Nathaniel paused for a moment and smirked.
Mango finally realised that she had misunderstood him when she saw his reaction.
Sh*t!
That was extremely humiliating!
"Nathaniel Ye, you b*stard!"
On the other hand, Nathaniel enjoyed looking at her flustered expression.
Then, he whispered in her ear, "Don't worry, I will definitely not refuse your invitation the next time round."
"Hey! Who invited you? Hurry up and go to sleep." Mango's face was red as she was embarrassed.
On the other hand, Nathaniel was smiling brightly.
The two bickered for a moment before Nathaniel climbed onto the bed and laid down on the other side of Rita. He stretched out his long arms and immediately pulled his lovely wife and child into his embrace. After that, he closed his eyes in satisfaction.
Mango had been tense just now, but she felt someone relaxed after coming to the Hans family. Also, perhaps she felt more relaxed now because she had her family with her. Thus, she had a good night's sleep, and it was already the next morning when she opened her eyes.
However, Rita was no longer in her arms. Instead, she had thrown herself into Nathaniel's arms. Meanwhile, she was covered with a thin quilt. Obviously, Nathaniel was the one who had done this.
Hence, Mango felt delighted and pleased when he saw how soundly they were sleeping.
She got up slowly and kissed Rita and Nathaniel on their faces. Then, she got up to prepare breakfast forthem.
In fact, Nathaniel had woken up the moment she got up, but he did not open his eyes. He waited for her to leave before glancing at Rita, who was still in deep sleep. Then, the corner of his lips curled up slightly.
"You lazy girl!"
He muttered and close his eyes once again to rest for a while.
He was so tired these days, so his nerves were starting to hurt again.
The medicine that Wisdom gave him was quite effective. However, he couldn't find the medicine anywhere the past few days. Thus, he felt that he must've lost it while he was changing his clothes. Also, he had been quite busy, so he did not pay much attention to it and did not tell Wisdom about it.
Thus, he was uncomfortable because of the pain, but it was still bearable. Thus, he didn't stop Mango from waking up early this morning.
After all, he was afraid that she would see his pale face and weak physique.
At this thought, Nathaniel rubbed his temples before closing his eyes and waited for the pain dissipate.
After Mango went downstairs, Terrance was already in the living room. Thus, she couldn't help but smile when she saw him before greeting him, "Good morning."
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