The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye) novel Chapter 401

He tried to sleep but every time he closed his eyes, he could see Mango and it made him felt all hot and bothered.

He had been in abstinence for more than a month. It was no wonder that he felt anxious inside now that he had ended it.

Nathaniel got out of bed again and took a cold shower. The bed was such an eyesore and he just couldn't sleep in it.

It had never occurred to him until he returned home today that the bed looked obscenely huge without Mango in it. It was so big that he felt insecure.

"Damn, since when does a grown man like him need to feel secure?"

Nathaniel took one last look at the bed before putting on his pajamas and headed out to Zion's room.

Zion was still awake when the door opened and startled him. It left him speechless for a while as he watched Nathaniel walk in.

"Mr. Ye, what are you doing in my bedroom in the middle of the night?" "Move aside." Without further warning, Nathaniel gave Zion a kick.

The corner of Zion's mouth twitched slightly.

"Are you trying to steal my bed from me?"

"How can this be considered stealing when you belong to me, not to mention the bed? Now, move further aside."

As Nathaniel squeezed into the bed with Zion, his tall and strong physique made the bed seemed rather small.

For a moment, Zion felt quite helpless.

"Mr. Ye, I'm already past the age where I need my dad to accompany me to sleep. How about you go accompany Rita? Or Wisdom."

"Shut up and go to sleep. Either on the bed or the sofa, feel free to choose either one."

Nathaniel answered domineeringly.

Zion wondered why was he fated to have a father that's someone who couldn’ t be reasoned with.

With the sofa being the only other option, Zion thought better of it and remained in bed.

Zion laid awkwardly in Nathaniel's arms, unable to find a comfortable position.

With Zion wrapped in his arms, Nathaniel no longer felt cold and lonely. He even had a small sense of satisfaction. He felt especially comfortable embracing Zion's small, soft body that still smelled like a baby.

"Go to sleep."

With these words, Nathaniel sealed Zion’s fate for the night.

Zion could only sigh and closed his eyes.

Sleeping with his father was a whole new experience for Zion.

Though Zion had said that he was past the age where he needed his father to hold him to sleep, this was the first time it has ever happened.

Nathaniel's embrace was not soft like Mango' s, but was a manly hug that made one feel safe.

Zion soon fell asleep with a satisfied smile.

Upon hearing his son's steady breathing, Nathaniel opened his eyes.

Under the dim light, as he watched Zion sleeping soundly, his gaze softened and his facial expression followed suit.

This little brat might be naughty at times but he was still a child after all.

A wave of drowsiness swept over Nathaniel and he hugged Zion tighter as he fell into a deep slumber.

When Nathaniel woke up the next morning, he felt sore all over.

The bed might seem big for someone of Zion' s age but for someone with Nathaniel's physique, it was uncomfortable to sleep in.

He gently pulled his arm back from under Zion. Even though he was feeling sore all over, he kept his movements controlled in fear of waking Zion.

He tucked Zion in before leaving. As he exited the room, he came across Madam Ye and Nick who had just woken up too. They were surprised to see Nathaniel coming out of Zion's room.

"Did you sleep in Zion's room last night?"

Madam Ye asked in disbelief.

Zion had always been a very independent child, so it was unlikely that he would need his father's company at night. Rita, on the other hand, would have been a more likely scenario.

Without missing a beat, Nathaniel replied, "Oh, Zion asked me to accompany him last night because he was feeling a little scared."

"Huh?"

Both Madam Ye and Nick were stunned for a moment.

Was he really talking about Zion?

Without further explanation, Nathaniel made his way to the bathroom to wash up.

Madam Ye and Nick shared a look but didn't question further. After all, if father and son wanted some bonding time, they have no right to interfere.

After washing his face, Zion came out of his room.

"Grandma, please ask Mr. Ye to sleep in his own room. I am used to sleeping alone. It's really uncomfortable to have him squeezing into bed with me!"

Zion complained.

Once again, Madam Ye and Nick were stunned.

"Aren't you the one who asked your father to keep you company because you were feeling scared?"

Zion froze for a moment then huffed, "I wonder who's the one that's scared. Hmph!"

Then, he stormed angrily off to the bathroom.

Nathaniel, who was standing by the side, didn't seem to take notice of what was said. Instead, he turned to Nick and asked, "Is it true that the Song family is currently bidding against us for a project?"

"Ah, yes, what's wrong?"

Ever since the company has been handed over to Nick, Nathaniel had never asked about HY Group's affairs. So, Nick was a little taken aback to hear Nathaniel asking about the firm’ s affairs and couldn't help feeling as if he had done something wrong.

Nathaniel continued lightly, "Don't worry. I just want to inform you that from now on, we are going to interfere in all the Song family's businesses."

"Did Walter do something to offend you?"

Nick understood the meaning behind Nathaniel's words.

The Song family's matriarch did not care about business affairs and preferred to spend her time in the greenhouse.

Nathaniel replied with a sneer, "Offend? I will let this boy know what an offense is."

The expression on Nathaniel's face sent a shiver down Nick's spine.