Nathaniel felt as if he was being stabbed in the chest mercilessly.
He used to be the most important person in her life, but was he being replaced by another man now? Perhaps their relationship had really ended?
Although Mango noticed the devastation in his eyes, she didn't know how to explain it. Was there any meaning in doing so?
She could only look at him with mixed emotions.
In the end, Nathaniel gave up.
What else could he do to Denver when he was under Mango's protection? That was simply too much.
Meanwhile, Denver didn't care at all. He got up immediately and threw a punch at Nathaniel.
He had never been on the losing side since his youth.
Although Nathaniel didn't want to fight with him anymore, Denver was still acting recklessly and provoked him again.
This time, Nathaniel kicked him away forcibly.
"Ah!"
Denver screamed in pain as he plunged down to the ground.
Mango looked at Nathaniel with an aggrieved expression. Then, she hurriedly ran over to where Denver was.
"Oh, my! My ribs are broken! I need help now! I can't hold on anymore! It hurts!"
He shrieked in pain.
Then, Mango quickly helped him up.
Denver once again pretended to be hurt and rested his head on Mango's shoulder. He also took the opportunity to hug her as he cried out in an aggrieved tone, "It hurts! Ow!"
Mango felt sorry for him.
Although Nathaniel was still considered close to her, how could she explain this situation to Rainie? Now that Denver had been beaten up by Nathaniel, how could she repay his kindness when he had taken care of her over the past month?
Seeing Denver act this way, Nathaniel really wanted to knock him down again.
This guy was definitely doing it on purpose!
Seeing how difficult it was for Mango to support Denver, Nathaniel walked towards them.
"What are you trying to do? I can't fight anymore. If you injure me again, my father will come after
you."
Denver said childishly.
Nathaniel responded sarcastically, "What are you, a kiddo?"
"What do you mean?"
"You're already this old, yet you're still complaining to your dad. Are you even a man?"
Nathaniel retorted in a mocking way.
Hearing this, Denver's face immediately flushed red with anger. However, he was helpless because he couldn't beat up the man in front of him.
Just then, he suddenly leaned into Mango's embrace and said in an aggrieved tone, "Mango, he's bullying me."
"Childish."
Nathaniel rolled his eyes at him once more. Then, he pulled Denver away forcefully from Mango's embrace and carried him on the shoulder as he headed back to the hospital.
"Hey! Slow down. It hurts! Don't you know how to carry someone properly?"
Denver continued to rant incessantly.
Nathaniel looked at him coldly and said, "If it wasn't for Mango, do you think I would be willing to help you?"
"Ugh, aren't you just jealous? Just admit it, you're afraid that I will take advantage of her, aren't you? We are all men, so of course, I know what you're thinking"
Denver said as if he was very experienced.
Nathaniel did not refute.
Mango was confused by the sudden attitude change of the two men. They were obviously fighting just now, but they seemed to have reconciled all of a sudden. She really couldn't comprehend their mindset.
However, she quickly followed behind them.
As soon as the doctor came out of Zion's ward, he immediately noticed Nathaniel carrying Denver back from the field. Thinking of Zion's words, he suddenly stopped in his tracks.
"Mr. Ye, do you need any help?"
"He's the one who needs help."
Then, Nathaniel handed Denver over to the doctor.
The doctor looked at Nathaniel and found that he was not injured. Then, he smiled and took Denver.
Meanwhile, Denver still shouted persistently behind him, "Mango, you have to stay with me. I'm afraid of needles."
Mango nodded her head quickly. However, Nathaniel grabbed her arm and brought her out.
As he walked, he said to Denver sarcastically, "It's time for you to be weaned."
"Nathaniel, you b*stard!"
Denver gnashed his teeth in anger, but he couldn't do anything to him. He could only watch helplessly as the doctor took him into the emergency room.
When Nathaniel grabbed hold of Mango's hands, she subconsciously began to struggle. However, Nathaniel said, "You'd better listen to me now if you want to divorce."
Mango stopped struggling and fell into deep silence.
Nathaniel was burning with fury when he thought of the intimacy between her and Denver. However, he was trying his best to hold it in.
"Are you that eager to divorce me?"
Mango paused for a moment and nodded her head.
Seeing this, his face took on a ghastly expression.
"What if I told you that I regretted it and that I don't want to divorce?"
Mango suddenly glanced at him as if she hadn't expected him to say something like this.
Then, Nathaniel said with a bitter smile, "Don't look at me like that. I have always tolerated you. I figured that you will not get over the issue of your grandmother, so I fulfilled your wish of getting a divorce. Although I promised to do it, it doesn't mean that I will give you up. I know it will be difficult for you to accept me again, but I am not afraid. I will spend the rest of my life waiting for you to come back. But Mango, I hate to see you with other men. You are mine!"
Ugh!
Mango sighed as she walked into Zion's ward. Meanwhile, Zion and Wisdom were staring at the tablet.
"Come on! It's here!"
Zion was shouting anxiously, while Wisdom was operating the buttons calmly.
"It's below you, down there! Yeah!"
Zion was more energetic compared to Wisdom, who remained quiet. However, the two of them were very well- coordinated when they played games. Wisdom's lips would quirk up a little in a smile from time to time.
Mango let out a smile of relief when she witnessed this scene.
It was really a good decision to let Wisdom and Zion be together.
At this moment, she really hoped that she could speak, play and have fun with them. She believed that this would make Wisdom feel better.
"Oh no! You died!"
Zion leaned back gloomily. Just then, he suddenly noticed Mango's presence.
"Mommy! Why are you here? Is Mr. Ye alright?"
Hearing this, Mango felt a little upset.
Nathaniel was still the most important person in Zion's heart.
It made sense. His relationship with Nathaniel had improved greatly lately, even though Zion still complained that Nathaniel didn't take good care of his mommy sometimes. However, Nathaniel was still his favorite person compared to anyone else.
Mango shook her head with a smile.
Then, Wisdom raised his head as he paused for a moment and said, "Where is Uncle Denver?"
"In the emergency room."
After responding to Wisdom, she was stunned.
"Can you speak now?"
Mango was too excited, so much so that she almost made a mistake in her gestures.
Wisdom scratched his head in embarrassment.
Seeing Wisdom like this, tears immediately welled up in her eyes.
"Mommy, that's the effect of letting my bro stay with me. Don't you worry, hm?"
Zion patted his chest and said proudly.
Mango didn't know when Zion started referring to Wisdom as his brother. However, at this moment, she was truly touched.
She walked up to Zion, patted his head, and gave him a thumbs up.
Zion said with some disappointment, "Mommy, is your throat getting better? You see, Wisdom can speak now, so you can do it too, right?"
Mango suddenly stopped, and she was inexplicably hurt by his words.
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