Madam Ye was being supportive of Rita getting her medical re-examination and she fully understood the concerns. However, when Nathaniel brought up the matter of her getting herself a full body check-up as well, Madam Ye became quite suspicious. "I'm just a usual old woman, what's there to check?" She huffed in indignation. Madam Ye was visibly reluctant.? Nathaniel held Madam Ye's hand and he looked at her seriously, "Mom, you've been abroad for so many years, even me as your son don't know how your body is doing. You look amazing of course, but I'm still worried. Don't go against me on this okay? Just go and get yourself checked."? In fact, Madam Ye was very hesitant about hospital admission. If it wasn't for Rita, she would have never stepped her foot in that place. But now as she absorbed Nathaniel's concerned expression, she thought silently for a moment before she spoke, "Is there something wrong with me?" "No, it's just going to be a routine check-up
After Rita's issue was temporarily resolved, Madam Ye had also been discharged from the hospital room. However, her report would only be available the next day, so Nathaniel could not have done anything but wait. Madam Ye reacted calmly, as she figured that there was nothing going wrong with her body. But, Nathaniel thought otherwise of his mother. When there was a call from Dylan, Nathaniel was in the midst of having dinner with the children. As soon as he knew Dylan was searching for him, he bade Madam Ye and the children farewell before headed out.? It turned out that Dylan had invited Nathaniel to some sort of recreational club.? "Ah, you're here," Dylan said. Dylan sat in the booth casually and said nothing further upon?Nathaniel's?arrival. Instead, he allowed Nathaniel to take charge of the conversation.? It was obvious to everyone that Nathaniel was someone of a very high social status by judging the attitude of Dylan. Just from a single look,
Right now, Mango deliberated on the best method to attempt suicide. Mango's hands and feet were bound together, so it would be impossible to slit her wrists. Her mouth was gagged so she could not bite her own tongue off and die of blood loss. "What do I do then?" She mused to herself.? "Should I smash my head into the wall?"? Even if that was a viable plan, it would not work. Mango was too near to the wall and she could not move her body at all.? Mango felt absolutely pathetic in that very moment. She could not kill herself even if she wanted to! Abyss was far more ruthless than she had thought.? Mango felt helpless and she stared at the ceiling until she went cross-eyed. Then, she paused. It seemed to her that someone was trying to remove the ceiling tiles.? "How is that possible?" Mango thought.? This was the basement, and the so-called ceiling was actually just tiling below the floorboards.? Mango blinked her eyes in disbelief. T
Nathaniel still wanted to say something to Mango but when he looked over, he was shocked to find that Mango had fainted.? His face paled as he became frightened. Nathaniel quickly dried Mango's body with a towel and he dressed her in pajamas before he carried her out of the bathroom. The pajamas on Mango's body were a little too big for her that it was almost looked like a robe. The sight of it reminded him of how frail she was and it unsettled him greatly.? He quickly wiped the tear from the corner of his eye and urgently called for the doctor.? The doctor did a full-body examination for Mango and he found that?Mango did not have any internal injuries?except for the external wounds. She had fainted only because her body was too weak. Additionally, Mango had a gastrointestinal disorder and the doctor advised her to avoid greasy foods for the time being.? Just from the doctor's words, Nathaniel could imagine how much hardship Mango had suffered.? "Why
Nathaniel had made Mango's favorite century egg and pork porridge. But he could not find Mango when he came in. Nathaniel's heart started to race suddenly. Could it be that someone had taken Mango away from him again? "Mango, Mango!" Nathaniel felt panicked. He shouted Mango's name and he searched everywhere for her. Then, he heard a soft voice rang out in the house. "I'm here." Nathaniel was confused at this moment. He had clearly heard Mango's voice but how could he not see where she was? "Mango, where are you?" Nathaniel put the porridge on the table and he quietly listened to the source of Mango's voice. Even after waiting for a long time, Mango did not reply. He felt that he must have hallucinated her voice. Mango was no longer here and he did not know who had taken Mango away. Nathaniel anxiously tried to stand up when he suddenly realized that someone had grabbed hold of his foot. He lowered his
Soon afterward, Thomas left but Nathaniel did not enter Mango's room as he knew that she was having a hard time mentally. Anyone who had suffered like that would not be able to accept it calmly. Even when Mango acted like this, at least it was better, compared to suffering depression.? Thus, Nathaniel kept on comforting himself, but he still felt a sharp pain in his heart. He had wanted to smoke but in the end, he decided against it. After that, Madam Ye walked over to Nathaniel. Once she saw her son acting like this, she asked softly, "What's wrong? Did you two have a quarrel?" Nathaniel shook his head and he said, "I wish it was a quarrel. She has locked herself in the room and she refuses to come out." "Give her some time, Nathaniel. Any woman who has gone through something like this would be traumatized. I'll ask Wisdom not to take Rita to visit Mango during this period of time, so she can recover in peace. Anyway, our family owes her." Madam Ye
Mango had relented but Nathaniel felt no joy. This was because he felt the resistance in Mango's heart, but even then she compromised for him. Mango now was exactly the person like she was five years ago, who was completely devoid of her own opinions and she lived only by Nathaniel's wishes. Once, Nathaniel had enjoyed it and he felt that it was an honor to be loved by a woman like this. However, now that he was in love as well, he realized how powerless and sad it was to lose yourself for someone you love. Nathaniel stood in front of the bed and he did not move. Mango was surprised. "What's wrong?" "Don't worry about me. You can do whatever you want. What I really want is a wife, one who is true to herself and not a person who gives herself up for me. No matter what, I will be right by your side." Nathaniel's voice was not loud but soft and gravelly. Nevertheless, Mango was very touched. She suddenly realized that her efforts five years ago might no
Mango struggled for a long time but after seeing Nathaniel's calm expression, she decided to tell him. If Nathaniel could not accept it after she told him, then she would have to give up on him. If that happened, then perhaps her bond with Nathaniel was not as strong as she thought. Even worse, there might not be a man who would tolerate this part of her. Mango was sort of taking a risk to tell him, but at the same time, she felt that Nathaniel would not be easily shaken. These two conflicting emotions made her confused and struggled. As he spotted Mango's uncomfortable expression, Nathaniel said softly, "I said you don't have to force yourself. Just tell me when you're ready. I don't have to know now. How about that? Would you like to eat something and try again?" Mango was inspired upon seeing Nathaniel's encouragement,? "Okay," She said. Nathaniel?smiled and he?stood up. After that, he personally made a bowl of millet porridge for Mango.