There was a hint of joy in Mango's eyes. No matter who was coming, as the person in charge of this place, Nathaniel would definitely have to leave. At that time, if Nathaniel left, she and the children would be at much ease during the meal.
At this time, Mango did not think much about why she was so reluctant to be with Nathaniel, she simply did not want to be with him, especially after experiencing such a thing.
Nathaniel's face looked a little awful, and Zion frowned slightly, but Wisdom was not that much affected. Perhaps for Wisdom, Nathaniel was busy all the time, and he didn't have much chance to see Nathaniel back in Ye family anyway, not to mention having a meal at the same table.
Mango coughed and said, "Aren't you going out to have a look?"
"Do you really want me to leave?"
Nathaniel stared straight at Mango. Although Mango didn't want to admit it, her eyes still betrayed her, to the point that Nathaniel felt very upset.
How could a woman who used to love him so much have become like this?
Mango did see the hurting look in Nathaniel's eyes, but she pretended not to have seen it. She lowered her head and said, "If I say yes, will you leave?" "It's not happening! I haven't eaten your meal for a long time. Nothing can make me leave now."
Obviously, Nathaniel didn't want Mango to be satisfied.
This woman was becoming more and more capable of making him angry.
Mango had also figured his response like that, so she was not very disappointed. She shrugged indifferently and then sat down beside Zion.
Wisdom was a little confused on the other side.
Why was daddy acting differently here than in Ocean City?
However, Wisdom did not have the courage to ask Nathaniel, so he had to lower his head and drink the water in front of him. When the glass of water was about to be finished, suddenly a pair of small chubby hands reached out and took his glass directly.
"Eh? My water!"
Wisdom quickly shouted out, but only to see Zion put the glass directly in a farther place, he said faintly, "Let's eat."
"But daddy hasn't eaten yet."
Wisdom was also very hungry. He was so starving that his stomach felt empty, but as long as Nathaniel didn't move his chopsticks, he couldn't make a move. This was the rule of Ye family, which was told to him by Macy.
Zion glanced at Nathaniel and said in a low voice, "Aren't you hungry after losing so much blood?" "I'm hungry!"
Wisdom said weakly. He glanced at Nathaniel from time to time with a pitiful look in his eyes.
Nathaniel suddenly felt himself quite childish. In order to vent his anger on Mango, he actually ignored the children's feelings.
"Let's eat."
Nathaniel spoke. Wisdom quickly picked up the chopsticks, but Zion did not care about Nathaniel's order at all. He picked up the chopsticks and grabbed a piece of braised pork for Mango.
"Mommy, you've been working hard recently. Eat more."
"Good boy. Eat more yourself."
Mango touched her son's head and smiled very gently, abandoning all her edges and corners.
Nathaniel looked at her like this, and the only thing came to his mind was a peaceful life.
The footsteps outside were getting closer.
Thomas' voice came from outside.
"Mr. Ye, there's something urgent in Ocean City."
Nathaniel's hand paused for a moment and said faintly, "Even if the sky falls, you still need to wait for me to finish this meal."
"But..."
"Can you understand human language?"
There was a hint of blame in his voice.
Thomas quickly retreated. He didn't know what he was experiencing inside, but nobody excpet Mango was able to make Nathaniel care this much.
Ever since he found out about Mango's real identity, Thomas' attitude towards Mango had completely changed, except Mango hadn't noticed it yet.
Mango looked at Nathaniel and said, "There are so many people in Ocean City all depending on you. Now you are having a good time here eating, but they may lose their jobs."
"It's none of my damn business."
It was rare for Nathaniel to make such a rude remark. On the contrary, it made Mango stunned.
Was this man drugged?
As if he didn't see Mango's doubtful eyes, Nathaniel picked a piece of okra and put it in Mango's bowl and said, "I remember that you like it very much."
Mango paused for a moment, then she avoided that okra, and said faintly, "I used to like it, it doesn't mean I still like it. People are all changeable, especially women. Don't you know Mr. Ye?"
"I really have no idea. I always think you are nostalgic."
Nathaniel said meaningfully.
Mango deliberately pretended that she didn't understand.
"Nostalgic? It depends. Since some people are not worth your 100% sincerity, why should you remember them then? I used to be too stupid, but now I am over it. Many people don't deserve me to waste my feelings on them, not even to hate them. So I'd better live my own free and unfettered life. As for the old memories, just go to hell."
Seeing Mango's casual tone, Nathaniel's eyes became dark and unclear, but he said faintly, "As long as you are happy."
This sentence made Mango suddenly feel very awkward.
What did it mean as long as she was happy?
She almost blurted out that she wanted his life. Would he give it to her?
But then she had a second thought, Nathaniel just committed self-mutilation, so she swallowed those words back.
At the moment, Mango felt particularly depressed.
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