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!”

knew that he had done so

say such a thing, Nathan.” 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 beating him up, and it'll be a miracle if

an air of nonchalance. “I am sure that he will

knew better than to take his word. It was simply against Derek Harvey's insolent nature

repentant, it was practically impossible for him to show up at their house and apologize, at least from a physical

was because Derek Harvey was still lying in the hospital nursing his broken leg, all thanks

on crutches and drag himself here to

“This is not the time for fantastical ideas,” he quipped soberly, “Let's get down to business and think about how we can offer an apology that would

tomorrow to visit Mr. Harvey

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

to step outside to the balcony and called Colin Dixon, “Colin, I want you to get hold

Nathan sleep in her room with Queenie,

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

at a loss for words. ”Sure!” He replied

with curiosity as Nathan rolled out a mattress onto the floor. “Mama, why isn't

trying to pass it off as anger. “What silly question is that?”

on television?” Queenie blinked her

you.” Penny admonished, “No TV for

and sulked, wondering what she had done to

...

woke up to

had prepared, the adults exchanged glances at each

The table was filled with cereal, eggs, milk,

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

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

could it be at this hour?”

us some water purifiers? Let me get it,” offered Penny as

be...” Penny's eyes popped out when she opened the door, “W-what are

the matter, Penny? Who's at the

when they heard Penny's gasp. They put down their bowls hastily and rushed to the door. They ended up motionless at the

door. He was leaning on crutches with his left

stood behind the bald man. They appeared to be

confusion as they were still grappling with what

cheesy grin on his face, “I'm deeply sorry for having offended Mr. Cross and Ms.

What?

words left the Smiths gawking at him with unbelieving eyes. As if their brains were clogged and their throats stuck with bewilderment, they hardly

last night. His words had come true - Derek Harvey

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

her shock as she tried to pull herself together. She

jerked with fear when

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