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!”
Nathan since she knew that
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
nonchalance. “I am sure that he will turn
take his word. It was simply against Derek Harvey's insolent nature to
conscience and became repentant, it was practically impossible for him to show up at their house and apologize, at least from a physical
the
it be possible for Mr. Harvey to leave the hospital on crutches and drag himself here to offer an apology? It was
time for fantastical ideas,” he quipped soberly, “Let's get down to business and think about how we can offer an apology that would please
the hospital tomorrow to visit Mr. Harvey and seek
Benson hoped that they could appease Mr. Harvey when they visited him at the hospital tomorrow. Soon,
outside to the balcony and called Colin
to get accustomed to having Nathan sleep in her room with Queenie, even though
briefed him on some house rules before she went to bed. “I've heard of the unsightly behaviours when men sleep. I'd appreciate it if you could behave
at a loss for words.
curiosity as Nathan rolled out a mattress onto the floor.
to pass it off as anger. “What silly question is that?” She chastised, “What
they always do on
influence on you.” Penny admonished, “No TV for
wondering what she had
...
next morning, the Smiths woke up to a wonderful
scrumptious spread Nathan had prepared, the adults exchanged glances at
The table was
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
mutterings when somebody knocked at the door, “Hello, is anybody at home?” Came a polite voice from outside
it be at this hour?” frowned
to sell us some water purifiers? Let me get it,” offered Penny as she headed for
popped out when she opened the door, “W-what are you doing here?” She let out a loud gasp
Penny? Who's at
gasp. They put down their bowls hastily and rushed to the door. They ended up motionless at the
white patient's robe was standing at their door. He was leaning on crutches with his left leg in a plaster
in suits stood behind the bald man.
confusion as they were still grappling with
“I'm deeply sorry for having offended Mr. Cross and Ms. Smith yesterday. It has hit me with
What?
if their brains
pang as they recalled what Nathan had told them last night. His words had come true - Derek Harvey
who was sitting at the side of the table feeding Queenie from her bowl of cereal. The same question popped
together. She turned
jerked with fear when Penny posed
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