The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye) novel Chapter 482

The hug hurt Mango a little bit, but she did not stop Nathaniel.

She could see that he was particularly fragile right now.

Mango had always thought that he was omnipotent, but now only did she realize that he looked like a child starved of a mother's love when he was helpless.

However, it was different from what she felt for Zion as there were also romantic feelings in the mix.

"As I said, I won't let you suffer anymore, but it seems to me like you hurt more after you married me than before. I'm useless as I couldn't protect you. I can't imagine what I'd do if I came home and saw you lying on that hospital bed. If I can't protect my wife, am I even a man?"

Nathaniel was currently drowning in selfblame.

He always felt that a man should endure everything, but Nathaniel realized that his experience paled in comparison with Mango's when he found out what happened.

His incompetence had caused danger to his loved ones.

"Mango, I'm sorry."

"Don't apologize to me, and you did nothing wrong. Everything was my choice, from you to this kind of life. I knew that being your wife came with numerous hardships, but I'm ready for it. So Nathan, don't call yourself useless. You're not a God, and I know that you're trying your best to protect our family. I wasn't kidding when I said I'd go through life's ups and downs with you.

Mango's words made him feel even more uncomfortable.

"Sometimes I really wish you are gentler like other women, that way you would rely on me. You have no idea how much it hurts me to see you acting such resilient."

Nathaniel's hands trembled slightly when he held Mango's own.

The feeling of almost losing her made him feel particularly gloomy and depressed.

"We are a couple, and it's natural for our hearts to ache for each other right? Don't be like this, otherwise, people will think I've been mean to you."

Mango could not help but comfort Nathaniel.

She had no idea what Nathaniel had gone through, or what he'd discovered while she was asleep. However, seeing Nathaniel like this punched a hole in her chest.

Nathaniel took a deep breath before saying, "What did I ever do to deserve a wife like you?"

"You silly man."

Mango started laughing.

As long as Nathaniel was by her side, she would have no regrets in whatever situation.

Alas, her single-minded personality made her sacrifice everything in the pursuit of the man she loved.

"If I'm silly, then what are you? If it was any other woman, I'm sure they would have run away. You're the only one stupid enough to stay by my side and go through all these troubles and my weird plans without backing down."

"Don't say that. Come on, we have to get up and fetch the kids. They know that you're coming back today, so they'll be glad if we go to pick them up together."

Mango didn't want Nathaniel to be immersed in guilty.

She knew that he was worried about her. Also, Nathaniel felt sorry about the things she'd experienced, but Mango didn't want to see his remorseful behavior.

Nathaniel hurriedly looked at the time before asking, "When do the kids get off school?"

"Four o'clock, so there isn't much time left, Mr. Ye."

Mango watched Nathaniel jumped out of the bed, and he then heading to the bathroom just like an excited child.

Thus, she couldn't help but smile.

Nathaniel seemed to think of something and he poked his head out of the bathroom, "I'll bring them back myself, so just send the address to me. It's better if you stay here since you're unwell."

"It's fine, Genevieve told me I'm all right to go out. Most importantly, I have promised Zion and Rita that we will fetch them together, so I can't disappoint them. I've neglected the kids for a while, so I have to step up for the responsibility."

Mango's words made Nathaniel pause for a moment, but he muttered, "We can go together, but you have to tell right away if you feel uncomfortable."

"Well, I'm not terminally ill, so you don't have to worry about me. I'm just a little tired, but I'm fine otherwise."

Mango didn't want Nathaniel to worry about her, so she replied in a nonchalant tone.

But the more she behaved like this, the more distressed Nathaniel felt.

"Alright, we'll do as you say."

He gave Mango a doting look before going to wash up.

Meanwhile, Mango also straightened herself out before the both of them left the house.

Madam Ye felt relieved that Mango and Nathaniel were back to their usual loving selves. If only Nick had someone to love, then their family would be complete.

As the thought of Nick crossed her mind, Madam Ye was still reluctant to part with him.

She called Nick, asking him to come back for dinner.

At first, Nick refused, citing work as a reason but he then relented when Madam Ye used an authoritative tone with him.

He couldn't bear to see the pain and sadness in Madam Ye's eyes.

Meanwhile, Mango and Nathaniel personally drove to the kindergarten.