Nathaniel stopped Mango just as she was about to leave the house.
"I know you're desperate to restore your voice, and I'm even more anxious than you. But this doctor that you're going to has a bad reputation. Trust me, there are still other ways to heal your condition. Listen to me, don't go."
Mango glanced at him with a puzzled look. She knew that he would never say such a thing without a reason. Despite that, she was really anxious.
It would be fine if she was born this way. However, now that she had this opportunity to recover, she wanted to give it a try no matter what.
Mango nodded at him. Then, she walked past him and headed towards the address given to her by Denver.
Seeing that Mango didn't listen to him, he quickly arranged for some people to protect her secretly while she was on her way to see the doctor.
Soon, Mango arrived at the entrance of the clinic. Looking at the magnificent building upon of her, she frowned slightly.
Perhaps it was because of what Nathaniel told her previously, but she suddenly felt a little nervous.
However, since she was already here, she still hoped to enter and take a look.
She took a deep breath and walked into the clinic.
The expert was stunned when he saw Mango. Perhaps he didn't expect such a beautiful woman to be mute.
He scanned her up and down unabashedly.
Hence, she felt slightly uncomfortable.
The look in his eyes made her feel uneasy.
Eventually, she turned around and left.
Seeing that she was about to leave, the man quickly stepped forward to stop her.
"Hey there beautiful, you're here to treat your throat, aren't you? Why are you leaving before getting an examination? I happen to know some sign language, so we can communicate easily."
The doctor spoke using sign language.
Mango quickly replied, "I don't want to."
"Why? I haven't examined you yet. Come on, let me check up on you."
Before Mango could refuse, he quickly grabbed onto her hand and pulled her inside.
"Wow, her hand is so soft and tender!" The expert thought.
His deviant behaviour resurfaced in an instant.
Perhaps it was because of Nathaniel's reminder, but Mango already had her guard up after noticing the suspicious look in the doctor's eyes.
After walking into the room, the doctor poured a glass of water for her.
She could clearly see that his hands were restless.
Her gaze suddenly darkened.
At first, she didn't really believe in what Nathaniel said. However, she was was extremely disappointed after seeing the doctor's behaviour.
Maybe it was because she went there with great hope. She thought that a person with such a character would never have great medical skills anyways. However, she was utterly disgusted by his ulterior motives.
She got up and left immediately.
"Don't go, beautiful. Have a glass of water first."
He grabbed onto Mango's wrist once again and took the opportunity to harass her. At the same time, he placed the water in front of her.
"This woman is really a stunner."
He was filled with joy. At this moment, Mango grabbed his arm and choke-held him against the wall. Then, she snatched the water away and forced open his mouth before he poured the
water in.
"No! Mm..."
The doctor did not expect a beautiful woman like her to be so skillful. Then, he let out a wail in pain. Meanwhile, Mango continued to pour the drugged water down his throat while he tried hard to resist.
A trace of coldness flashed across her eyes.
She could accept that he was a quack doctor, but she couldn't bear the fact that he had his eyes on her.
The doctor couldn't break free, and he lashed out angrily.
"You b*tch, let me go! If not, I'll kill you!"
Not only did he not have a good moral standing, but his words were also uncultured as well.
Mango's eyes narrowed slightly as she punched him on the belly.
He instantly cried out in pain.
Then, she kicked him to the corner and turned around to leave without caring about him at all.
She was feeling depressed and agitated.
As soon as she left, she noticed Nathaniel, who was anxiously pacing around outside.
Nathaniel heaved a sigh of relief upon seeing her coming out safe and sound.
"I'll send you back."
"There's no need."
She refused directly.
She was extremely downcast after realizing that the only chance she had at recovering was gone. Besides, she thought of what Madam Ye did to her every time she saw Nathaniel and that made her uncomfortable.
Nathaniel knew exactly what she was thinking. Therefore, he didn't force her. Instead, he escorted her all the way back home in another car.
When Mango returned to the Blu family home, Rainie and Denver were surprised.
"Mango, why are you back so soon?"
"Mango, what did the doctor say?"
Mango looked at their anticipatory expressions. She didn't have the nerve to tell them what just happened. Instead, she shook her head and made a gesture, saying, "I'll look for other doctors next time."
"Why? But I heard that the doctor is really famous in this field."
Denver scratched his head in puzzlement.
Rainie comforted her, "It's alright. There must be some other way. If this won't work, well find another one."
Mango wanted to smile, but she was in really a bad mood.
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