The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye) novel Chapter 845

"Just because I knew the truth, I was afraid that Desmond would ask about Marissa's death. The thing I was most scared of was that I couldn't keep the truth from him, so I left the Fang family and hid. You didn't know what Marissa did for Desmond. She had to stick needles all over her body, and I helped her cover it up. I was heartbroken to see someone dying so early because of love. I used to think that I knew love, but I knew that I didn't understand anything the moment I saw Marissa."

Bettany sat down next to Mango. She even poured a cup of water for them and took a sip of water to soothe her throat.

"I thought I loved Jigsaw when I was with him, but I felt that I was abandoned when he left us for his business. I even thought that he loved his work more than he loved us, but now I think about it carefully, I may not love him as much as I thought 0 did. Although I was sad when he died, I could still live without him. I felt my heart was numb until I met Marissa. This child was young, but her persistence to sacrifice for love really made me respect her. Her love for Desmond was pure and sincere. However, I couldn't save her when I rushed over. I don't have the power to bring her back to life, so I could only watch her slowly die for the sake of the person that she loved. I felt so powerless for the first time in my life."

Bettany's voice sounded like she was crying.

Mango felt very uncomfortable.

She had thought of many possibilities of what the truth could be. She even wondered if Professor Fang had been so cruel that he didn't even stop Isla. She only realized now that although that Marissa looked soft and weak, she was someone that should be respected.

Mango didn't know what to say, neither did she know how to face Desmond.

Bettany patted her on the shoulder and whispered, "Marissa's death impacted me greatly. After I met your mother and I listened to her experience, I think I want to live well. I will do everything I want to do for the rest of my life. I will treat the people around me well. You are lucky and happy because you have Nathaniel by your side and the both of you love each other. Everything is insignificant in the face of death. If possible, I think Marissa also wants to grow old together with Desmond. However, she couldn't do it. You should cherish your life now and lead a good life with Nathaniel. Don't make my disciple worry about you so much."

Mango nodded her head as she listened and her heart was very heavy.

"Don't worry. I will cherish my current life and I will treat Desmond well."

Mango didn't dare to let Desmond know the truth. After all, the truth was too cruel.

When she got up and opened the door to go out, she found that Desmond was already standing in the corridor with tears all over his face.

"Desmond, you..."

"I was going to ask about the cause of Marissa's death, but I didn't expect it to be because of me."

Desmond's heart ached so much that he was about to suffocate.

How could Marissa do that for him?

His days were numbered and he, shouldn't exist in this world. Why did she have to sacrifice her life to save him?

The love Marissa had given him was enough to make him smile. Why didn't she let him die? Why did she have to die for him?

She did not know that leaving him alone in the world was much more terrible than death.

Mango couldn't help but feel uncomfortable when she saw Desmond's current state.

"Desmond, Marissa did it for you. Don't let her down." "Don't worry, I won't kill myself. I might have done that if her parents weren't around, but I don't think like that now. I am not lonely because Marissa has always been in my heart. She had sacrificed her life for me, so how can I not cherish it? I will do my filial duty for her, and I will live happily with her love. What Marissa wanted most in her life was to travel all over the world, but unfortunately, she has no chance and no time to do so. I will go to a new place every year in Marissa's place. I hope you'll let me go on a holiday. It will not take too long. One month is all I need."

What else could Mango say to Desmond's request?

"Okay, I promise you."

"Thank you, Madam."

Desmond turned around and left after finishing his words.

Mango knew that Haniya might not have a chance anymore when she looked at his desolate figure.

No matter how excellent she was, it was impossible for her to compete with someone who was dead. Moreover, Marissa sacrificed her life for Desmond.

Bettany stood behind Mango at some point and said in a low voice, "He still knew about it in the end." "It's not a big deal. Marissa has done so much for him. He should know."

Mango's words made Bettany sigh and say, "I hope that we are right, and that Marissa will rest in peace in heaven."

"Will you come back to Ocean City with us?"

Bettany almost failed to catch up with Mango's sudden change of topic.

"Of course, I want to see my disciple! Will you let me take him away if I don't go to Ocean City?"

"That won't do! Wisdom must stay in Ye Family. I won't control him if he grows up, but he must stay with us now since he's still young. Plus, my mother needs you to cure her, so it's best for you to go back to Ocean City with us."

Bettany suddenly wrinkled her nose.

"Why do I feel that this doesn't sound right? Shouldn't you be begging me to go back?"

Mango smiled immediately.

"Well, can I beg you to come back to Ocean City with us?"

Bettany said proudly, "I don't have money and I don't have a place to live there."

"You can live in our house. There are many rooms for you. You can rest assured that I will give you a salary every month for teaching Wisdom. What do you think?"

"Well, do you really think I'm a beggar? I don't want your money and I'm not having any financial difficulties either. I have already thought about it. I want to build a hospital after returning to Ocean City, but I need your help with the documentation."