The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye)

Chapter 285

Rita had lost a lot of weight over the past few days. Her eyes were sunken, and her lips were starkly pale.

Mango’s tears immediately started to fall.

"Rita..."

She called out softly. Mango didn't know why she was afraid to call out her name louder, as if she was scared to awaken her daughter.

Madam Ye stood up and patted Mango on the shoulder after she saw Mango arrive. After that, she didn’t say anything and she left the room along with Wisdom.

Right now, it was pointless to say anything to Mango as she wouldn't be able to accept any comforting words at a time like this.

Mango went to Rita’s bed and she gently grasped her daughter's hand.

Rita’s hand was cold and devoid of warmth, and her breathing was weak. If Mango didn't listen closely, it was as if Rita was dead.

Thus, Mango was seized by the feeling that she might lose her daughter at any moment. Right now, Mango's earlier hesitation and her refusal to give up Nathaniel's love became unimportant when she saw Rita like this.

Mango risked her life to give birth to Rita, but ever since Rita was born, she had never really experienced the outside world before. Hence, how could Mango allow a young child like Rita to die?

Memories of the past five years flashed through Mango's mind. Rita, who was once so lively and innocent, was now a lifeless husk lying in front of her. Furthermore, Mango couldn't do anything to

help her, so why was she hesitating when the only person who could save Rita was right here? What was she so reluctant about?

Mango gently stroked Rita’s hair, which was a withered yellow color instead of black like other children and it was clear that Rita was very weak.

Mango's tears trailed profusely down her face as she looked at her young daughter who had suffered so much.

Then, Rita suddenly awoke as if she sensed Mango’ s presence.

She gazed at Mango's tear-streaked face and she spoke weakly.

"Mommy...¹¹

Then, Mango hurriedly wiped her tears away and she put on her brightest smile for her daughter.

"My darling, do you feel any pain?”

Rita shook her head before she looked at Mango and asked softly, "Is daddy here as well?"

Mango’s heart suddenly skipped a beat, but she maintained her smile and said, "Daddy has something urgent to attend to, so he couldn't make it back. However, daddy is very concerned about you, so you'll definitely be okay."

"Mommy, are you worried about me too? I think I saw Brother Zion and he said he'll bring you home. I’ m not sure if I was dreaming, but I really miss him."

Mango cried even more agitatedly when she heard Rita's words.

"Zion will be back soon. My dear Rita, you’re the toughest and most sensible little girl I've ever known."

"Mommy, I'm cold. Can you hug me?"

A pleading glimmer shone in Rita’s eyes.

Without another word, Mango immediately got onto the bed and she embraced Rita in her arms.

Rita was very thin, and she curled up like a baby in Mango's arms.

Meanwhile, Mango felt a lump stuck in her throat as her tears kept falling no matter how hard she tried to stop them.

Rita lay in Mango's embrace and said weakly, "I really wanna go to the amusement park. Other than that, I also want to go to kindergarten, because Brother Wisdom told me that there are plenty of other children that play with him at the kindergarten. What's more, there's a lot of fun games there, so mommy, do you think I can go?"

"Of course! As soon as you' re done with your surgery, you can go anywhere. Mommy will take you to the amusement park and I'll also take you to eat delicious food. So, mommy will accompany you wherever you want to go, okay?"

"Brother Zion and daddy should come along, as well as Brother Wisdom..."

Rita’s tone was full of yearning. For other children, this simple desire meant nothing to them. However, even a simple wish like that was a luxury for Rita.

Then, Rita gazed at the sunlight outside and said softly, "Today’s weather looks great, I wonder if the playground would be lively...”

"Of course, I'll definitely take you there!”

Mango kept making promises to Rita, but the little girl did not say anything else to Mango.

"Rita, you...”

Mango gently called out Rita's name, but then she realized that her daughter had fallen into another coma and her breathing had become even weaker.

"Rita!”

Mango shrieked heart- wrenchingly before she seemed to realize something and covered her mouth. Then, Mango laid Rita back down on her bed before she turned around to look at Edolie who was still in the ward and said, "I will fulfill any condition you want as long as you save my daughter, but you have to donate your kidney now, can you do that?"

Mango’s heart ached and it felt as if it had been shattered to pieces.

She didn't want to give up her relationship with Nathaniel to save her own daughter, but everything else became unimportant when Rita was lying in front of her.

It wasn't that she didn't love Nathaniel nor that she didn't want to spend the rest of her life with him, but she just couldn’t neglect her daughter’s life just to save her relationship!

Mango was equally distressed and reluctant when it came to choosing between Rita or Nathaniel, but she knew that he would understand her intentions.

He would definitely do that, right?

Honestly, Mango had no choice but to comfort herself this way but her heart still ached badly. The pain increased with every passing second and Mango felt like she was going to collapse from it. Alas, she needed to be stay composed because Rita was waiting for her!

Edolie was shocked when she saw the steely determination in Mango's eyes.

Edolie had never known who her parents were, nor did she ever savor the feeling of being loved by someone. However, at this moment, she was utterly moved by Mango's actions.

If she had a mother like Mango, would her life have been different?

Even if she had to suffer through poverty and fatigue, all of that wouldn't matter if she could experience this kind of love.

Then, Edolie hurriedly turned away and wiped away the tears in her eyes before she muttered, "Okay, I'll go and sign the donation agreement right now.”

"I'll ask someone to write our agreement into a contract, I'll sign it, I..."

"That won't be necessary because I trust you. I'm sure that a woman who is willing to do this for her own child is trustworthy!"

Edolie interrupted Mango's sentence before she turned and walked out of the hospital ward.

Then, Mango quickly followed behind her and she asked Madam Ye to look after Rita. At the same time, she had the doctor prepare to perform the surgery.

At that, Madam Ye was a little confused. NôvelDrama.Org owns all © content.

"Isn't Nathan supposed to come back and donate his kidney?"

Mango bit her lower lip as she said, "Nathan isn't coming. He's been injured and he's still in coma at the hospital."

"What?"

Madam Ye nearly collapsed to the ground at this news. Fortunately, Mango was there to hold her up.

"I’m sorry, mom, I..."

"Well, do you have a way to save Rita now?”

Ultimately, Madam Ye had experienced many ups and downs in her life and she knew that Mango needed support from her even though she was worried about Nathaniel. Thus, Madam Ye could only swallow her pain and gently ask Mango about Rita’s condition.

Mambo replied softly, "The girl who followed me just now is a perfect match with Rita and she has agreed to donate her kidney. We' re going to sign the agreement now and we can start the surgery right after."

"How old is this child?"

Madam Ye looked doubtfully at Edolie who stood nearby.

Mango didn't know the answer to that, but she said,

"Around eighteen or nineteen, I think."

"Did her parents agree to this? If such a young child donates her kidney, her life may be majorly affected in the future. Does she need money? Otherwise..."

"Mom, I've already dealt with all this, so don't worry about it. Right now, my only concern is Rita because she's running out of time. Furthermore, Edolie is an orphan."

Mango knew that it was bad for her to say that, but right now she could only fulfill her role as Rita's mother.

Madam Ye seemed to understand Mango’ s intentions and she gently sighed as she said, "Can I speak with that child for a moment?"

Mango nodded.

Then, Madam Ye stood in front of Edolie.

"Is your name Edolie?"

Edolie was surprised at Madam Ye's arrival, but she nodded her head anyway.

"Yes, I am, and you are?"

"I am Rita’s grandmother, and I heard that you volunteered to donate your kidney to save my granddaughter. Because of that, the Ye Family is grateful to you. Regardless of whether you need money or opportunities, the Ye Family will treat you as if you were our child. I heard that you' re an orphan, so from now on you’ll be a part of our family and I'm even willing to adopt you. Of course, I will treat you as if you're a lady of the Ye Family."

Madam Ye’s words stunned Edolie.

Did she really mean that?

Having that identity sounded fantastic, but...

She glanced at Mango who was nearby and she replied softly, "Madam Ye, you don't need to worry about this as I've struck a deal with Mango. Regardless of the surgery's outcome, I've made up my mind, so thank you very much."

"I meant what I said. You saved my granddaughter, so I will treat you as if you were my own child. If you want to continue your studies or go abroad, or even start a business, the Ye Family will offer our firm support to you."

Madam Ye thought that she hadn’t made herself clear, so she repeated herself.

In fact, Edolie was quite tempted but then she recalled the way Nathaniel loved Mango, and she didn't want to give up a chance at having that sort of loving relationship.

"Let's talk about that later, Madam Ye. I'll go and sign the papers first, if not I’ m afraid your granddaughter is going to run out of time."

After that, Edolie nodded slightly at Madam Ye before she turned to leave.

Then, Mango went up to Madam Ye and said softly, "Mom, I have to go and handle this."

"Go ahead, I'll be here together with Rita."

Then, Mango turned around to leave with a very heavy heart.

Meanwhile, Wisdom had entered the ward so Madam Ye couldn't stay outside for too long and she hurriedly went back inside.

Due to Edolie having done her test in advance, the hospital started to prepare for the surgery immediately after Edolie signed the donation agreement.

Just in case, Mango had brought the chief surgeon from the hospital in the United States back with her. The hospital had some disagreements on this aspect, but fortunately Terrance arrived just in time.

The hospital director had to compromise due to the Hans family' s power. Combined with Walter' s sudden scrutiny towards everyone, everyone in the hospital was anxious as they had no idea who Master Song was looking for or what he intended to do.