The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye) novel Chapter 348

"Are you getting something for my mom?"

"Isn't that what I'm supposed to do?"

Hence, Mango felt that Nathaniel's reaction was quite interesting.

She was the daughter-in-law, but she hadn't managed to care for her mother-in-law while she was in the hospital. Even so, Madam Ye was still concerned for her well-being, so she should definitely show her appreciation, right?

However, Nathaniel did not say anything about it, and he just smiled as he replied, "It's all up to you."

Meanwhile, Mango was rather overwhelmed by the affection in Nathaniel's gaze.

"You really know how to use those bewitching eyes of yours. It's no wonder so many girls like you."

At that, Nathaniel felt speechless and aggrieved.

"They're not bewitching, they're charming."

"It's all the same."

Alas, Mango just dismissed his words casually.

Hence, Nathaniel could only acquiesce to what she said.

"Okay, whatever you say. But that's not my fault, but you can blame my genetics if you want to."

He replied with a bit of self- praise in his voice.

Hence, Mango felt that Nathaniel was becoming more shameless by the day.

Of course, Nathaniel automatically ignored Mango's disdainful gaze.

Then, both of them held hands as they entered a nearby mall.

"What does mom like?"

Honestly, Mango didn't feel like she'd done her part as a daughter- in- law because she still had no idea what Madam Ye liked despite so many years of marriage.

Nevertheless, Nathaniel chuckled and replied, "She'll like whatever you buy for her."

"Hey, I'm serious."

For some reason, Mango was rather nervous.

In fact, she'd never been this nervous when buying something.

Her anxiety was apparent to Nathaniel, who said, "I'm serious. She doesn't need anything because she has everything that she needs. You're doing this just to show your appreciation for her. If we're being serious, she misses my dad the most. Can you bring my dad back to life?"

"What are you talking about? I'm not almighty."

Mango felt that Nathaniel was making fun of her, but he was right. Madam Ye didn't wish for anything in particular.

Hence, this made Mango's task quite difficult.

"What do I do? I have no idea what to give her."

"Then forget it."

Nathaniel felt that there wasn't a need for Mango to give his mother a gift, but she still insisted on buying something.

Then, both of them strolled around before they stopped at a store that sold foot baths.

Mango felt that buying a foot bath would be a good idea.

"I've heard that there are many acupuncture points in the soles of the feet. Do you think that mom would feel better after using this?"

Mango looked at Nathaniel as she spoke, and she hoped that he would give her a suggestion.

Then, Nathaniel nodded and said, "Sounds good to me."

Both of them returned to the Ye's Mansion after they bought the foot bath.

In fact, the Ye Family seemed different from before. The security had been increased, and everything was a lot more orderly.

However, Mango just glanced briefly at it silently before she entered the mansion.

"Madam Ye, Mr. and Mrs. Ye have returned!"

Nanny Huang was very happy to see them return, and she quickly relayed the news to Madam Ye.

After both of them entered, they discovered that Madam Ye was sitting in a wheelchair with a happy expression on her face.

"Oh, you're back? That's great! Come and sit!"

Meanwhile, Nathaniel and Mango were shocked.

"Mom, your legs..."

Recently, Nathaniel had been too preoccupied with taking care of Mango and he had assumed Nick would do the same for Madam Ye, so he hadn't been worried at all. Furthermore, Nick neglected to inform Nathaniel that something was wrong with Madam Ye, so he felt a lump form in his throat when he saw his mother seated in a wheelchair.

"I'm sorry, it's all my fault."

Nathaniel got down on his knees right away in front of Madam Ye.

At the same time, Mango was also astonished.

She had always thought that Madam Ye's recovery would be slow even with the antidote, but she never expected for Madam Ye's condition to turn out like this.

Nevertheless, Madam Ye replied rather indifferently, "This is nothing, and I'm very grateful that fate has allowed me to stay alive. The doctor told me that I would experience side effects from the toxins despite that I've taken the antidote because of the duration that they've been inside my body. Although my legs lack strength, I haven't lost feeling in them so they might recover fully later on. Don't be sad, my dears. I'm an old woman, and I can always find someone to help me if I can't move around anymore. I've spent my life in service of both of you and the Ye Family, so can't I slack off for a bit now?"

The more Madam Ye spoke, the more upset both Nathaniel and Mango felt.

"Mom, I'm sorry. Nathan and I should have come back earlier to see you."

Mango hurriedly knelt in front of Madam Ye and she felt a sharp pain in her chest as she gazed upon the kindly old woman.

Then, Madam Ye took Mango's hand and said, "Silly girl, how could you have come back to see me when you were sick? I already have one foot in the grave, so it's okay if anything happens to me, but you're still young. Why did you act so rashly for an old woman like me? How are you? Are you feeling better? Have you seen the doctor?"

"I have. The doctor told me that everything is fine, so don't worry."