Chapter 6

Nathan lifted Queenie into his arms and consoled the rest of them, “Let's not get upset over it. Who knows? Derek Harvey might turn up at our house all of a sudden and offer his apology.”

His words only aggravated them and elicited a slew of angry remarks.

“What nerve you have to say such a thing!” Leah vented all her rage on him, “Don't you know that it's all because of you? If you didn't beat up Mr. Harvey and May, Samuel wouldn't have come to our house and made a big fuss about it!”

could not blame Nathan since she knew

She heaved a frustrated sigh, “Why in the world would Mr. Harvey apologize to us? I'll be counting my blessings if he doesn't hold us responsible for

“I am sure that he will turn up tomorrow to apologize. You can take

was simply against Derek Harvey's insolent nature to apologize when he had been

was practically impossible for him to show up at their house

still lying in the hospital nursing his broken leg, all thanks

hospital on crutches and drag himself

lips curled in disdain at Nathan's whimsical blabbers. “This is not the time for fantastical ideas,” he quipped soberly,

hospital tomorrow to visit Mr. Harvey and seek his forgiveness. Nathan, you'd better come along

they visited him at the hospital tomorrow. Soon, he and

Penny brought Queenie to the bathroom for her bath. Nathan took this opportunity to step outside to the balcony and called Colin Dixon, “Colin, I want

to get accustomed to having Nathan sleep in her room

to bed. “I've heard of the unsightly behaviours when men sleep. I'd appreciate it if you could behave yourself

loss for

with curiosity as Nathan rolled out a mattress

pass it off as anger. “What silly question is that?” She chastised, “What makes you think

what they always do on television?” Queenie blinked

programs are having a bad influence on you.” Penny admonished,

wondering what she had done to deserve

...

the Smiths woke up to a

the scrumptious spread Nathan had prepared, the adults exchanged glances

a breakfast packed with nutrients. The table was filled

as he sneaked a glimpse at Nathan. “Tuck in, everybody.” He pulled out a chair and sat down, “There's a long day ahead for us. We need to drop Queenie off at kindergarten and buy some fruits and flowers before we visit Mr. Harvey at the hospital.” He muttered, “Let's pray that he would forgive us and not pursue the matter

at the door, “Hello, is anybody at home?” Came a polite

at

some salesperson looking to sell us some water purifiers? Let

the door, “W-what are

matter, Penny?

heard Penny's gasp. They put down their bowls hastily and rushed to the door. They

robe was standing at their door. He was leaning on crutches with his left leg

the bald

as they were still grappling with what was going

offended Mr. Cross and Ms. Smith yesterday. It has hit me with such terrible remorse that I could scarcely sleep or eat. That's why I'm here this morning to

What?

brains were clogged and their throats stuck with bewilderment, they

pang as they recalled what Nathan had told them last night. His words had come true - Derek Harvey would show

who was sitting at the side of the table feeding Queenie from her bowl of cereal. The same question popped up in their minds - could it be him who

as she tried to pull herself together. She turned suspiciously to Derek Harvey, “Are you

Harvey jerked with fear when Penny posed the

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