The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye)

Chapter 186

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 does she have a gastrointestinal disorder?" Nathaniel thought to himself.

When Thomas heard that Mango had returned, he sought to visit her. However, Nathaniel blocked his path and he stopped Thomas at the door. "Thomas, go and find out what they fed the people who were sold to the slaver's ship."

Nathaniel wanted to know about everything that happened on the ship.

Soon, Thomas was quick to give him an answer without hesitation.

"Mr. Ye, they were fed leftovers on the boat. The slavers don't treat these people as human beings at all. Also, they usually beat them and bullied them. I heard that the slavers would make them drink

their own urine for fun."

When Thomas first heard this, he felt hesitant to tell Nathaniel about this. In the end, he still chose to tell Nathaniel anyway.

The expression on Nathaniel's face was terrible, but he did not say anything. Instead, he turned around and walked back into the hospital ward.

Mango was still asleep but it was clear that her sleep was restless. Her arms clasped around her legs tightly and her body was curled up like a shrimp.

Nathaniel tried to stretch out her body but failed. Even in her sleep, Mango seemed to be trying her best to protect herself.

Mango's subconscious instinct to protect herself was a sad thing to watch.

Nathaniel took off his shoes and he got on the bed next to her. He hugged Mango tightly and he whispered, "Don't be scared, Mango. I'm right here by your side. It's all over now. Calm down and please don't hurt yourself like this. It's me, Nathaniel." In the beginning, Mango had not heard him at all. Subconsciously, she resisted and dodged him. She even reached out with her teeth and bit hard on Nathaniel's wrists, arms and wherever else she could bite.

Mango was like a spooked cat, extending all her claws to defend herself.

It didn't take long for Nathaniel's body to be bruised, but he didn't feel the pain because his heart was much more painful than external hurt.

Whose fault was it that a girl, who was once so cheerful became like this?

That person was Nathaniel!

It was he who failed to protect her, which was why she had to go through what she did.

Nathaniel felt guilty and he allowed Mango to bite him, but he insisted to not let her go.

Eventually, Mango grew tired of biting and she fell back into her deep slumber. She was visibly much more relaxed than she was before.

Nathaniel finally was able to embrace her in his arms but he found that Mango's body was trembling and she was still unconsciously resisting him.

Mango could smell Nathaniel's familiar scent but her body still involuntarily reacted to him.

In her dreams, the women on the ship had been tossed onto the deck like cargo. They had been stripped naked in front of everyone, every single one of them was defiled and being raped.

Their pitiful cries and pleas for help seemed so powerless out on the open sea.

That boat was like purgatory on earth, and endless torment without hope.

If it wasn't for the fact that they were so beautiful and needed to be auctioned off for a good price, Mango doubted she could cope with the harsh treatment.

Many girls died due to violent abuse. Their naked dead bodies were pushed overboard into the sea to be buried there.

At first, their living space was so crowded that it was impossible to move. But gradually, gaps started to form and there was finally space to move. However, the sense of fear and despair that overwhelmed their hearts seemed to come from all directions and it completely swallowed them up.

"No! No!"

Mango shouted as she struggled but she could not wake up from the nightmare.

Her entire body was drenched in a cold sweat.

"Mango, please wake up."

Nathaniel could not bear to see her being tortured like this in her sleep. He hoped to wake her up, but his efforts were not very effective.

Mango's dream shifted and she ended up in Abyss' room.

Abyss had her tied up tightly on the bed. The once perfect gentleman suddenly transformed into a hellish demon. Abyss savagely ripped her clothes to shreds and he tried to rape her. "No! Please stop!"

Mango cried and shouted with her tears soaking her face. Unfortunately for her, the nightmare was like an unrelenting curse and it ensnared Mango tightly in its grasp.

"Don't you dare touch me! Go away! Leave me alone!"

Mango cried out and she constantly shoved with her hands, but she always unintentionally slapped Nathaniel in the face with such force that he felt pain spread to the back of his skull.

He was very distressed, but he was unable to wake Mango up. He had no choice but to lower his head and he kissed her deeply.

Mango reacted like a frightened rabbit and she bit down on Nathaniel's tongue with her teeth. She bit so hard that Nathaniel felt like she intended to sever his tongue.

Even then, Nathaniel could not find it in himself to care. It hurt all the way down to the bone, but he could never bear to see the way Mango tortured herself.

"Since I can't wake you up, then we'll sink together into this nightmare." Nathaniel thought. At least he would be there with her in the dream, then Mango would not feel lonely.

The coppery taste of blood lingered in their mouths and the taste grew thicker.

Finally, Mango awoke.

The second she awoke, Mango felt absolutely drained. Furthermore, she was dazed by the scene in front of her.

Fresh blood oozed from the corner of Nathaniel's mouth. It was a bright red and the sight of it stung her. The strong scent of fresh blood in her mouth led her to the most logical conclusion.

"Oh God! I'm sorry, Nathan. I'm so sorry, I didn't mean it, I..." Mango trailed off. Original from NôvelDrama.Org.

Nathaniel sealed her mouth with an affectionate kiss.

The kiss was filled with all his care, love and his gentleness.

Mango's eyes ached but in the end the tears won over and she started crying again.

She did not want to cry actually.

She was not a weak woman, nor a woman who liked to cry. But why was she crying at every little thing now?

Mango wanted to push Nathaniel away but his arms were like iron pincers holding her tightly. Thus, she failed to break free from them.

In the midst of his powerful embrace, it was as if Mango could hear Nathaniel's heartfelt thoughts.

Nathaniel was a complex man. He was so subtle no matter what even if he was distressed or even when he was in love.

Hence, Mango suddenly decided to be proactive and frantically claimed all of Nathaniel.

Everything was so intense but at the same time so natural.

As the two of them became one, Mango sighed softly. They were pressed so tightly together that it was like two halves of a circle had come together. They were finally complete and content.

Nathaniel tried hard to suppress his urges in fear of hurting Mango. Mango sighed again as she saw his restraint. She pulled his head down and she claimed his lips for herself possessively.

With a loud crash, Nathaniel's senses imploded.

He began to lose himself in the feeling and he quickened his pace, only concentrated on claiming all he could from Mango.

When everything reached climax, it was as if all the flowers in the world were in full bloom at the same time. In an instant, the both of them felt the voids in their hearts were filled and they were complete.

Mango laid tiredly on Nathaniel's chest and she listened to his strong heartbeat. For once, she did not know what to say.

Mango felt like she would destroy this tranquil beauty if she spoke.

Nathaniel gently ran his fingers through Mango's long hair and he gently kissed her brows. He seemed dazed as if he had not recovered from their earlier passion.

They hugged each other for a long time and Mango did not move a muscle.

Nathaniel lowered his head and he found that she had fallen asleep.

However, he noticed that the corners of Mango's mouth had lifted into a shadow of a smile. Nathaniel found it brilliant and breathtaking. The corners of Nathaniel's lips twitched upwards. He leaned forward and he kissed her on her cherry lips. Then, he carried Mango to the bathroom and he cleaned her up. After that, Nathaniel laid down beside her.

Nathaniel wanted to do nothing except being together with Mango like this for the rest of his life. He wanted to grow old together with her by his side.

Eventually, Nathaniel felt somewhat tired. He closed his eyes and he slept soundly. It was the best sleep he'd got ever since Mango and Zion disappeared.

Meanwhile, Thomas came over, but he refrained from disturbing them. He even hung up a 'Do Not Disturb' sign on their door.

Later, Madam Ye had also passed by the room. When she learned that Nathaniel had brought Mango back, she smiled and she left without a word.

On the other hand, Wisdom and Rita had no idea that they had returned, so naturally, no one came to disturb them.

Nathaniel and Mango both slept until it was nighttime.

Nathaniel had awoken due to his hunger.

When he opened his eyes, he found that Mango was staring fixedly at him, and her gaze made his heartache.

"What's wrong, my love?"

Nathaniel's voice was still gravelly with sleep.

Mango shook her head, but she refused to let go of Nathaniel. She felt like once she let him go, Nathaniel would be disappeared.

Her uneasy temperament caused Nathaniel's heart to ache.

"I'm going to make something for us to eat, okay?" He said.

"I'm not hungry."

While Mango spoke, she continued holding on tightly to Nathaniel.

Nathaniel smiled at her and he said, "My love, I'm starving. How about you eat some with me?"

Mango was silent for a moment.

When Nathaniel thought that she would not respond, Mango nodded and she said, "Okay, but I don't feel like eating much."

"That's fine. Take it like you're accompanying me." He replied.

As Nathaniel lifted the quilt that was covering them, Mango's face still turned beet red.

Nathaniel's lips curled into a teasing smile when he saw this.

He reached out his hand and he playfully tapped Mango's nose. He said dotingly, "We're already an old married couple. What's there to be shy about?"

Mango kept silent and she pulled the quilt over herself. However, it could not hide the extreme blush on her face.

Mango was more energetic like this and it lifted Nathaniel's spirits. After Nathaniel got dressed and he left the room, Mango felt his absence profoundly. It was as if the room had become far too empty and she felt insecure. Mango even felt a pair of invisible eyes stared at her from an unknown corner of the room.

Hence, Mango trembled in fear and she wrapped herself tightly in the quilt. Nevertheless, she still felt the eyes stared at her coldly, like a shadow that followed her.

She knew that she was sick and it was just an illusion, but she could not overcome the feeling. She was not brave enough to wait for Nathaniel alone, let alone face the empty room on her own.

Mango grabbed the quilt and she rolled out of bed. After that, she immediately hid under the bed and she curled up tightly in the corner as if she could only seek safety in the darkness.