The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye) novel Chapter 797

"But..."

Zion wanted to say something but Mango stopped him.

"No buts about it. I know that you're very capable and that you want to share daddy's and mommy's burdens but you're still very young, my son. You have your own business and your own life to live while daddy and I will settle our own problems too. We'll surely seek your help if we need it without doubt but we won't rely on you if we can solve the issue on our own, do you understand? Daddy and I want nothing else other than to have all of you living happily and safely in good health. It will be the most rewarding to us if you can achieve this."

Zion paused for a moment before nodding his head.

"Okay, I will take good care of myself and my brother and sister."

"Good boy!"

Mango caressed Zion's forehead and she felt really grateful to have a son.

"Alright, I'm curious to know whether you're used to the meals in the military camp?"

"It's fine and the taste is still acceptable although it's not as good as uncle's cook. Everything tastes good when I'm exhausted."

Zion was smiling as he spoke but Mango's heart ached as she felt really sorry for him.

"I'll go make pork ribs with lotus root for you since it's your favorite dish, okay?"

"Mommy, you don't have to do that as you're still carrying a baby with you. Also, the kitchen is really smoky and the smell might suffocate you, so just let Mr. Ye and uncle do it."

Mango was amused by Zion's words as she felt that his tone resembled Nathaniel.

"I'm just pregnant and it's not like I can't move... Is it necessary for you and daddy to treasure me like this?"

"Of course! That's for sure as you're my most beloved and cherished mommy!"

Mango felt really pleased deep down hearing Zion's sweet words.

On the other hand, Nathaniel entered the kitchen and saw that Mateo was really busy, so he quickly rolled up his sleeves to help Mateo out.

"Oh, you're finally willing to show up now? I thought that you were going to let me cook all alone while you can just enjoy the food when it's done."

Mateo said in a peculiar tone.

Nevertheless, Nathaniel wasn't affected by it as he whispered to him, "I'll introduce a nice girl to you. She is a doctor working in a hospital and she's really pretty alongside having a good character. I'll arrange a blind date for the two of you if you are interested in her."

"Wait, what are you planning on? There must be something you need my help with, isn't it?"

Mateo ended the topic that Nathaniel started.

He almost fell into the trap that Nathaniel set up.

However, Nathaniel looked at Mateo and said nonchalantly, "It's not a big deal, just take Rita and Wisdom with you when you leave with Zion."

"Oh my god, is this not a big deal? Nathaniel, do you think that the military base is my house and that I can recruit anyone into the barracks as I like?"

Mateo refused without a second thought.

"Will you still reject my request if I tell you that the kids are in danger outside but Mango and I can't protect them individually? I'm fully aware that your military base organized a closed training program during the summer recently and that the registration is closed, but you could surely find a way to include the two of them, isn't it? They don't have to be there for long and just a month or so will do." "Is a month or so not long? The summer camp is only around a month!"

"Then let them join until the summer camp is over and I'll pay you no matter how much it costs."

Mateo was hopping mad as Nathaniel was taking his authority for granted but Mateo still looked at Nathaniel and asked, "What trouble did you stir up this time?"

"I didn't stir up any trouble but someone is deliberately picking fights with me."

Then, Nathaniel told Mateo about the jade incident.

Mateo's brows furrowed.

"Who else knows about this?"

"Just a few of us including my father, Isla, Nanny Zhang, and my brother. Even Mango had no idea about it, let alone Macy."

Mateo frowned in deep concern after hearing Nathaniel's words.

"All four of them are no longer alive and you're the only one left, so the person must be someone close with one of them or perhaps he had heard it from others. Now, the other party is using the jade as bait though I have no idea what he wants you to do, so you'd better keep an eye on your doings these days as I don't want anything to happen to Mango during her pregnancy."

Nathaniel nodded after hearing Mateo's words.

"Don't worry as I'll take good care of her."

"I hope so but if anything happens to her this time, I'll bring her back to the Hans family no matter how much she loves you. I'd rather keep her home so that Terrance and I can protect her instead of letting her stay beside a man who can't ensure her safety."

"I won't give you the chance to do so."

Having said that, Nathaniel put down the things on his hands.

"What are you doing?"

Mateo was confused by his action.

Then, Nathaniel said with a faint smile, "I will leave the kitchen to you, uncle."

"Are you kidding me? This is your home!"

"It's okay as I'm not that particular about it, so hang in there, uncle."

Nathaniel turned and walked out of the kitchen after saying that.

At that instant, Mateo had a strong urge to sabotage the chores but he endured it at thought of the children and Mango!