The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye) novel Chapter 1263

"Nathan!"

"Rita!"

Mango and Wisdom were thinking of the same person at the same time, but the gunshots outside were too frequent. They couldn't move from their spot at all.

"Wisdom, listen to me. You can't go outside now."

There were tears in Mango's eyes, but also sheer determination.

"Mom, Rita doesn't know anything. She doesn't even have the ability to protect herself. Although we've all attended training, Rita's physical condition is special. She passed the test because Zion talked to the examiners. Mom, she will definitely be targeted when she is together with dad. I'm going to save her!"

As he spoke, he was about to break free from Mango's embrace, but she grabbed him tightly.

"Listen. First, Rita is Nathaniel's daughter, so he will risk his life to protect her. Second, you are the only child of Nick. Even if Rita and Zion are in danger, you won't be the one to go to their rescue. Wisdom, do you understand that your life is more precious than theirs?"

Wisdom was completely taken aback by Mango's words.

"Mom, what are you talking about?"

"What am I saying? I said you are a member of the Ye family and the only son of Nick. Nathan's biggest regret in his life is that he failed to save your father. This is one thing that he is obsessed with, so he can't let go of it. Therefore, anyone except you can get into danger. Whether it is Rita or Zion, they have to protect you if you and your colleagues are in danger. It is our fault that you feel like you're living under other's roof. The Ye family is your family and we are your relatives. I will not let you take risks just because you're worried about Rita. So, from now on, you have to listen to me!"

Afterward, tears slid down silently from her cheeks.

She was also worried, upset, and even a little anxious. The gunshots outside were so frequent that she didn't know how Nathaniel, Rita, and the others were doing. They were not far away from them, but they didn't hear the voices of Rita and Nathaniel. What did this mean?

Either they couldn't manage to shout a warning in time, or they were in trouble. Either way, Mango felt extremely upset.

However, Wisdom was still here. She could not let him endanger himself.

Wisdom was shocked as if something had suddenly blasted a hole in his heart. The wound was bleeding and causing him great pain.

"No, it's not like that. Mom, it isn't. I shouldn't have said those words. I shouldn't have thought that way. I'm a b*stard. It's my fault. I'm not that precious. I'm just a nobody. Rita and Zion are my siblings. I can't let them sacrifice themselves for me. Mom, you said that we're a family, so we shouldn't be determining who is precious and who isn't between us, right? Can you let me go outside? Rita is in bad health. She will be afraid of so many gunshots!"

Wisdom cried so hard that he couldn't control his tears.

He didn't want bad things to happen!

He would rather sacrifice himself than let Rita and Zion sacrifice for him.

Only at this moment did he truly understand what family meant.

Nick and Macy were his biological parents, but they only brought him into this world. The ones who taught him how to survive this world were Nathaniel and Mango. Zion helped him learn that family was important, and Rita made him realize that he was being relied on.

They were his family!

The dead was already six feet under. What was the point of pondering so much over it?

His biological parents couldn't come back to life, but his current parents and siblings were still there. What was he hesitating about?

What on earth was he doing?

Wisdom cried out loud as he ran out with all his might, but he was struck unconscious by Mango's hand.

"I'm sorry, Wisdom. I can't let you go."

Mango hid him in the cabinet with tears in her eyes.

She had just checked it. The cabinets here were made of bullet-proof materials. Perhaps Nathaniel had thought of these untoward events when he built here, that was why they were bullet-proof.

After hiding Wisdom properly, Mango took out a mini pistol from her pocket.

She was on guard against danger when she first came here, so she always carried this item with her. She did not expect that it would come in handy now.

The gunshots were sounded intense like falling raindrops. Mango rolled out of the kitchen. When she saw the scenery outside, she was a little dumbfounded.

Nathaniel was shooting at the enemies in front of the window, which attracted a lot of attention. It could be said that those people were likely here for him. This was what Mango could assume once she saw this. The only person that surprised her was Rita!

She was lying on the cabinet in the living room. She had found a good sniping point as she held a modified sniper rifle in her hand. She was staring at the front as she pulled the trigger.

Mango was surprised to no end.

Was this still the Rita whom she knew? The one who only focused on food and drinks?

Her movements were so calculated and precise as she kept a solemn demeanor. There was a cruel look in her eyes that Mango had never seen before.

Mango thought that her eyes were deceiving her. She rubbed her eyes and saw that Rita was still sniping at the enemies calmly. She was like a goshawk gliding in the dark sky, perfectly capable of terrorizing her enemies.

At this instant, memories of Rita's past suddenly popped up in Mango's mind.

Perhaps, she had never truly understood her daughter.

The person whom she had thought needed her protection the most had given her the fright of her life. However, it was also a pleasant surprise.

Mango recollected herself quickly. After confirming that Rita and Nathaniel did not need her help, she hurriedly went back to the kitchen. She opened the window behind her and leaped outside.

She saw a lot of mercenaries coming towards them since she was hidden among the bushes. They were all holding heavy weapons.

Were those mercenaries?

Who exactly wanted Nathaniel dead so desperately?

Mango didn't have too much time to think about it. She immediately raised her hand and began to fire her gun at them sneakily.

She changed her location after every shot so that it was difficult for the other party to locate her instantly.

Rita saw Mango's figure from the telescope, so she said in a low voice, "Dad, mom has gone outside."