The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye)

Chapter 196

"Doctor, how is Madam Ye?"

Thomas asked at once.

The doctor looked at Thomas as well as Mango. However, he didn't see Nathaniel, so he hesitated for a moment.

"Where is Mr. Ye?"

Right then, Mango understood the doctor's apprehensive expression. She said softly, "He's resting. I'm his wife Mango, and I'm also Madam Ye's daughter- in- law. You can tell me what's happening."

"Yes, yes, this is our madam. If you have something to say, you can tell her."

At that, Thomas quickly echoed Mango's words.

The doctor knew Thomas, so he believed him naturally, He said in a low voice, "Mrs. Ye, let's talk in my office."

"Then, my mother-in-law..."

"Is fine for now."

The doctor's words made Mango sigh in relief.

After that, they entered the office together. © 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

The moment when the office door closed, the doctor sighed and he said, "Mrs. Ye, Madam Ye's not well at all."

"Broadly speaking, what's wrong with her?" In truth, Mango was somewhat prepared for this but she still felt unsettled when she heard that. Even though she had very little contact with Madam Ye, she knew that the woman was wise and kind. Regardless of her previous attitude, she was really good at Rita.

Then, the doctor sighed and he handed over Madam Ye's medical report.

"Her health wasn't the best when she was younger and I don't know what was going on at the time. I presume she may have taken a lot of traditional medicines, and for us doctors, we don't approve of that. After all, many of the components in traditional medicines are toxic. If you take them for years, your body will collapse. I've carefully examined her body, and it contained other toxins aside from the ones in traditional medicine. Although it's improved recently, it has damaged her body greatly."

"Can it be treated?"

At that moment, Mango understood that Madam Ye's body was likely to have been tampered with just like Wisdom's body.

Now, Mango wanted to know if there was any way to make Madam Ye recover.

Unfortunately, the doctor shook his head and he said, "It's too late for her."

"What do you mean?"

"Madam Ye's health has always been poor. Look here."

The doctor pointed to her X-ray films and he said, "There are cancer cells here and they've already begun to spread. The cancer's considered late stage by now."

"Is this liver cancer?"

Mango was stunned at this moment.

Then, the doctor nodded.

"The liver is the least sensitive organ in the human body, but once a person feels pain there, it's basically already in an end-stage. The medications she took for years have eroded her body. When the body metabolizes something, the first organ to be impacted is the liver. Now, her liver is unable to excrete the built-up toxins to the point of forming cancer cells, which is very common in medicine. If we had caught it earlier, she might have been saved, but now..."

The doctor had not finished his words, but Mango understood clearly.

All of a sudden, she felt sad and grieved.

At her age, she could not brave death, much less face the fact that the people around her could pass away at any moment.

"Doctor, please, no matter how much it costs, please save her. Do you think you can save her?"

Mango's request was a common request of every family member, but doctors were not all-powerful.

"Mrs. Ye, I think you'd better discuss it with Mr. Ye. It shouldn't be a problem for her to do chemotherapy now, but her body can't hold on for much longer. Basically, it would be pointless."

The doctor's words were essentially a death sentence for Madam Ye. Thus, it was far too cruel for Mango to bear. After that, she did not know how she managed to leave the office. Outside, she saw Thomas's anxious eyes and she asked calmly, "Is Nathan on the rooftop?"

"Yes, Mrs. Ye."

"Bring me a thin blanket."

Mango's words made Thomas pause for a moment, but he did not delay and he asked for someone to send a blanket.

Then, Mango walked up to the rooftop step by step.

On the rooftop, a handsome man leaned on the wall as he smoked. When he laid eyes on Mango, he was slightly stunned.

Nevertheless, Mango did not pay him much heed and she directly went to Nathaniel's side. Her heart ached as she saw him fast asleep on the rooftop.

"This man cares so little for himself." She thought.

Then, she went next to Nathaniel and she covered him with blanket in her hands in order to ward off the cold air.

By now, Dylan seemed to have figured out Mango's identity. Thus, he asked with some hesitation, "Are you my sister-in-law?"

"Sorry, who are you?"

"My name is Dylan Atlinson, I'm Nathaniel's friend."

Dylan happily stretched out his right hand as he said that.

After Mango politely shook hands with him, she asked softly, "How long has it been since he had a good rest?" "He told me that he hasn't slept in three days. Tell you what, this guy was a true warrior back in the military. He won't back down at all, even in the face of so many things. In the end, he's still human, and humans have limits. Mango, I won't interfere in your relationship, but I hope you can take pity on this friend of mine. Things that happened these days are not easy for him."

"Ah, I see. Thank you."

Mango's eyes had never left Nathaniel all the while.

There were dark circles under his eyes and his beard had started growing out. Furthermore, he was always an image-conscious man but now he had lost a lot of weight.

Meanwhile, Dylan realized that his presence was no longer needed as Mango only had eyes for Nathaniel. Naturally, he understood this and he spoke for while longer to Mango before he left.

After that, Mango sat next to Nathaniel and she looked at him.

If there weren't so much chaos, could they have lived a life that they all wished for? On the other hand, if these things didn't happen, how would she know about Nathaniel's true feelings for her? Would their bond be as strong as it was now?

It was important to have a passion for life. Thus, plenty of people had gotten together due to their passion, but the number of those relationships that lasted were few and far between.

Then, Mango spotted the teeth marks on Nathaniel's wrists, which she had left not too long ago. At the time, she had not realized that she had bit him so hard until she left a deep mark on his wrist. It was obvious from the purplish-red color of the mark that it was swollen.

Mango's heart ached for him.

Soon, she noticed Thomas was nearby. She whispered to him, "Bring me a first aid kit."

With that, Thomas left quietly.

After Mango treated Nathaniel's wound, she whispered, "Let him sleep a little longer, about half an hour. After that, wake him up. It's windy up here. Don't catch a cold."

"Mrs. Ye, what about you?"

"I'll go and I'll visit Madam Ye and Rita. Someone has to take charge of this."

At this moment, Mango was no longer weak or vulnerable. Her determined eyes made Thomas feel relieved.

"Of course!"

Then, Mango gently kissed Nathaniel's forehead before she turned around and left.

When she returned to Madam Ye's ward, the old lady was already lying there peacefully but she had not woken up yet.

Then, Mango fetched some hot water and she gently wiped the old lady's body. She treated Madam Ye as if she were her own mother.

After that, she went out to pick up some fresh flowers. When she returned, Mango inserted them in the vase and she put them in front of Madam Ye's table.

Soon, their ward was filled with a slight floral fragrance. Thus, it was somewhat comforting and cheerful to the freshly awakened old lady.

"You're unwell, and still you come to take care of me?"

"That's how it should be. You're my mother."

At that, Mango smiled faintly. The determination and honesty in her smile made Madam Ye feel comforted.

"Are you feeling better?"

"Much better. It's not a major problem for me."

Mango's words made Madam Ye nod with relief.

"Come, I have something to give you."

Next, Madam Ye waved Mango over to her.

Mango then walked over and sat down beside Madam Ye.

Then, the old lady took out a small brocade box from her pocket and she handed it to Mango.

"This is a Ye Family heirloom and it has been passed down for generations to their daughter-in- laws. It symbolizes their status as the matriarch of the Ye Family, and I give it to you today in the hope that you and Nathan will grow old together."

"Mom, I can't possibly take it."

Although Mango did not open it, the ancient sigil on the box made her understand that this thing was most likely very valuable.

Flowever, Madam Ye smiled and she asked, "Don't you want to grow old together with Nathan?"

"Yes, but you really don't have to be in such a hurry to give it to me. There are still so many things Nathaniel and I have to work out, we..."

"I don't have much time left."

Madam Ye's words immediately shut Mango up.

"Mom, what are you talking about?"

"You don't have to hide anything from me. I knew something was wrong with my body the moment Nathan asked me to get a checkup. After all these years abroad, I've had body aches from time to time but I couldn't find anything wrong with me. Now that I've actually fainted, I know that my time is running out."

Undoubtedly, Madam Ye was wise. Furthermore, she seemed to live a particularly non-traditional and extraordinary life, both for others and for herself.

Thus, Mango suddenly felt a lump in her throat.

"Mom, you're just exhausted. The doctor said that you're fine."

"You don't have to comfort me, Mango. I know my own body. Although I don't know how much time I still have, you have to remember what I'm going to say."

"Of course, go ahead."

"From now on, destroy my medical report. If Nathan asks, tell him that there's nothing wrong with me, other than me being exhausted. At my age, there's no need to try and treat me anymore. Right now, the Ye Family is going through a lot of turmoil, and there are a lot of things that Nathan can't handle on his own. You are the Ye Family's daughter- in- law and the current matriarch. No matter what status you used to have, I will legitimize you as the madam of the Ye family in front of everyone in Ocean City. Do you understand?"

Madam Ye's words made Mango somewhat surprised and puzzled.

"Mom, what do you mean?"

"I'm going to arrange another wedding ceremony for you and Nathan!"

As soon as Madam Ye said this, Mango was astonished.

"Wedding ceremony? No, there's no need for that. The relationship between Nathan and I doesn't need all that. As long as you accept us, I don't care about the opinions of anyone else."

"But some people do care. You're a good girl, Mango. I know that you have no ill intentions towards the Ye Family. Listen to me, you have to promise me on this matter!"

Meanwhile, Madam Ye held Mango's hand tightly. The strength of Madam Ye's grip made Mango frown slightly. Then, she realized that perhaps there would be other intentions behind this wedding ceremony.