The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye)
Chapter 525

Amidst this tense period, Mango was especially sensitive when the phone rang.

Genevieve could feel Mango's uneasiness, so she whispered, "Do you need me to pick up the call for you?"

"It's okay."

Mango took a deep breath and she rejected Genevieve. After all, she had to deal with many things on her own. Nathaniel wasn't by her side, and Mango wasn't clear if Rita was alright. So, she had to stay strong for herself.

Mango glanced at the unknown number on her phone, and she picked it up with no hesitation.

"Hello? Who is on the line?"

After Mango finished speaking, Madam Ye's voice sounded from the other end of the phone.

"Mango, don't come back! No matter how Nick threatens you, don't come back to the Ye family!"

"Mom? How are you? Are you okay? Did Nick put you under house arrest? Don't worry, I will come to save you in no time!"

Mango never thought that Madam Ye was the one who called her.

Mango was tense and anxious, but Madam Ye was calm and she said in a low voice, "It's okay, I will be fine. Although Nick restricted my movements, he won't harm me. Listen, do whatever you want to do. Don't worry about me and the Ye family if necessary."

"Mom, what's going on? Why is Nick doing this to us?"

Madam Ye's words confused Mango, so she couldn't help but ask.

"I can't explain it to you now. Anyway, remember what I told you, and don't come back to the Ye family!"

After Madam Ye said that, she hung up the phone. By the time Mango called her again, the phone was switched off.

It was an unknown number, so Mango was unsure if it was Madam Ye's secret phone number or someone else's. Moreover, Mango could smell something fishy based on Madam Ye's attitude. What on earth had happened?

Why did Madam Ye stop Mango from returning to the Ye family?

Mango couldn't figure out the reason. However, it was obvious that Madam Ye intended to reassure Mango that she was not in danger.

When Genevieve noticed Mango's serious expression, she put away Mango's phone before saying in a low voice, "Since Madam Ye stop you from going back, what is your plan? Are you going to stay here the whole time?"

Mango came to her senses swiftly and she shook her head while saying, "No, I will leave here. Walter is still single and I don't want him to waste time on me. After all, he deserves someone better." "Are you planning to leave with me?"

Genevieve then understood Mango's plan.

Mango nodded and she said, "You just need to bring me out of the Song family. Also, tell Walter that I will be staying at your place."

"The truth is, you won't be staying at my place, right? Zion is with me, so you definitely won't let him get involved. Where are you going then? If you don't tell me, I won't follow your words. Even if the public misunderstood you, both of us have to admit that it is the best option for you to stay with Walter."

Genevieve spoke her mind freely.

Mango bit her lower lip and she said, "Zion is still a child. Although he's more mature and sensible than other children of his age, I don't want him to get involved. Since Gissel is with him now and Zion can live happily, I won't let him face any danger. You're right, I won't be staying at your place. In fact, I don't know where should I go either. Ocean City is huge, yet there's nowhere for me to stay. I want to find Nathan, but unfortunately, Rita's whereabouts are unknown. Since my mother-in-law said that I don't have to worry about her, and she could still call me despite being restrained by Nick, I believe that she can protect herself. Right now, what I want to do most is to find Rita and Wisdom. As for where to go, do you have any advice?"

When Mango asked her that, Genevieve knew that she didn't consider staying with the Hans family at all.

"Why don't you look for Terrance?"

Mango turned her head around and she said softly, "I don't really want to contact the Hans family as I don't have anything to do with them anymore."

"Is it because of Madam Hans?"

Genevieve was the one who knew what happened all this while, so she understood what Mango was thinking immediately.

Mango didn't mince her words and she nodded, "I know that kinship is precious and no one could detach from them. But, I had given up on the Hans family because of her. Also, I'm still dwelling over Andrea's affairs."

"What if I tell you that the Hans family has sent their men to protect the Shen family? Your parents are safe now, and they won't be dragged into the Ye family's trouble. Will this change your opinion about the Hans family?"

Mango was slightly taken aback when she heard this.

"Terrance did it?"

"You can take it that way too."

Genevieve sat next to Mango and she said in a low voice, "Terrance and Walter told Madam Hans about what happened at the club after they uncovered the truth. It was Madam Hans who ordered Terrance to arrange a safe place for your parents. She said that you must be utterly exhausted right now and can't take care of them. She wants to do something for you even though you may not accept it." Mango remained silent.

Madam Hans was indeed thoughtful. As the saying went, the older, the wiser. However, Mango still couldn't change her opinion about Madam Hans.

"Thank her for me then, but I will return this favor in the future."

Upon hearing this, Genevieve knew that Mango hadn't forgiven Madam Hans.

Still, it was normal as Madam Hans had hurt Mango deeply even though she was her closest kin. No one could forgive such pain in a short time. It was good that Mango was calm about this issue. "Okay. I owned a house before I get married. It belongs to my parents before, but they passed away. So, you can stay there if you have nowhere to go."

Mango was somewhat surprised when she heard that.

"Although I'm quite embarrassed to trouble you, I need it now. So, thank you, Genevieve."

"Don't mention it. After all, it is an old house. Besides, it is in a military base camp. The public can't get in normally, so you will be safe and I will be relieved too."

Genevieve then handed the house keys to Mango.

Mango knew that only soldiers or their family members could live at the military base camp usually. She heard Nathaniel mention that Genevieve's parents died as soldiers in the war, and Noah used to be a veteran too. But she never thought that Genevieve would let her stay at the house.

"Thank you so much."

Mango knew that no words could express her gratitude to Genevieve's help, but now she had no time to dwell over that. Mango could only remember it in her heart and she would repay her kindness afterward. "No problem. We're besties, right? I'll drive you there right now. I left some of my old clothes there, so you could wear them if you don't mind. Later on, I'll ask someone to buy some new clothes and send them to you."

"You don't have to do that. I'm don't mind wearing your old clothes."

Based on Mango's situation, she was not in the position to be fussy. Besides, she felt that she had caused too much trouble for Genevieve, so Mango didn't want to make things even more difficult for her. "Please take good care of Zion on my behalf."

"Don't worry. Noah and I will take care of him as our son. Perhaps he will be my future son-in-law."

Genevieve winked at Mango mischievously.

Mango finally smiled.

"Please tell Walter that I will be at your place for recuperation." "Got it." Genevieve accepted the request while walking away.

Mango massaged her temples tiredly. Then, she heard a beep on her phone. It seemed like someone had texted her.

Mango frowned slightly and she picked up the phone to check the notification. She then sat up immediately.

It was a location map!

Mango then noticed it was from Wisdom when she glanced at the name of the sender.

Wisdom?

Mango's stomach was filled with butterflies in an instant.

Mango quickly sent a video to Wisdom, but it was not delivered. She then phoned Wisdom again, but his phone was turned off. The same happened for Rita.

How did Wisdom send the location map when his phone was turned off?

Mango was confused. Perhaps that child sent it through WhatsApp Web? If so, his phone was needed to verify his account too.

Mango looked at the location map again, and she found that the message was sent a few hours ago. She just received it as her phone signal was delayed.

Could it be that Wisdom sent his location before he and Rita were taken away?

No, that was not right!

At that time, Wisdom didn't have to send Mango his location, unless he was in an unfamiliar place. Since he could send her the map, this indicated that his movement wasn't restricted. At first, he wasn't restrained, but now his phone was turned off. Did something happen to Wisdom and Rita?

Mango became tense upon the thoughts, and she no longer cared about her injury. She pulled out her intravenous drip infusion to stand up quickly. However, she almost fell due to dizziness. Mango breathed heavily while holding the bed frame. She tried to catch her breath by adjusting her breathing pace.

The children's safety was in jeopardy now and they were waiting to be rescued. Hence, there was no time for her to lose.

Mango's mind was filled with the children's images and bad speculations while catching her breath. Once Mango felt better, she then stood up to leave the guest room.

As soon as Mango walked out of the room, she bumped into Walter. Mango fell into his arms as she was in a rush.

The faint scent of Walter's perfume had Mango stunned for a moment. At the same time, a pair of strong hands wrapped around her slender waist.

"Be careful. Why you are in a rush? Have you finished the IV infusion?"

Walter's familiar voice sounded.

Mango pushed him away immediately.

Walter felt hurt when Mango pushed him away, but it only lasted for a moment.

Walter glanced at the back of Mango's hand, which was bleeding as she pulled out the needle violently. Hethen frowned.

"You're torturing yourself just to leave here as soon as possible? Don't you know that you will collapse if you keep pushing yourself this way? Mango, are you trying to kill yourself so that I will feel guilty for the rest of my life?"

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

Walter had become daring to express his thoughts these days and he didn't care about others' judgment, which made Mango somewhat embarrassed.

"Either you stay to finish the drip, or I will force you to do it. Don't push your luck, as I don't mind offending everyone just to make you stay! You can torture yourself and disregard your health for the Ye family and Nathaniel, but I can't accept it! I can't watch you drain your life without doing anything like a bystander!"

Walter said in a serious tone, and there was no way that Mango could argue with him.

Mango was anxious, and she saw Genevieve agreed with Walter. She stood behind him before reprimanding, "If you insist, I will consider tying you to the hospital bed."

Just then, Mango was threatened by the two of them and she didn't dare to make a fuss even though her heart was burning with anxiety.

Mango went back to her bed obediently. She tried to say something, but Walter stopped her immediately.

"From now on, I will kiss you once for every word you say until you shut up."

Mango was stunned.

He couldn't be serious, right?