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!”

she knew that he

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

Nathan said with an air of nonchalance. “I am sure that he will turn up tomorrow to apologize. You

word. It was simply against Derek Harvey's insolent nature to apologize when he had been humiliated in such a devastating manner. Pigs could fly

if he found his conscience and became repentant, it was practically impossible for him to show up at their house and apologize, at

still lying in the hospital

crutches and drag himself here to offer an

he quipped soberly, “Let's get down to business and think about how we can offer an apology that would please Mr.

visit Mr. Harvey and seek his forgiveness.

when they visited him at the

bathroom for her bath. Nathan took this opportunity to step outside to the balcony and called Colin Dixon, “Colin, I want you to get hold

her room with Queenie, even though he was only

some house rules before she went to bed. “I've heard of the unsightly behaviours when men sleep. I'd appreciate it

was at a loss

mattress onto

off as anger. “What silly question is that?” She

on television?”

on you.” Penny admonished, “No TV for you for

pouted her lips and sulked, wondering what she

...

next morning, the Smiths woke up to a

scrumptious spread Nathan had prepared, the adults exchanged glances at each other while Queenie bubbled with joy, “Wow!

table

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

door, “Hello,

it be at this hour?” frowned

water purifiers? Let me

Penny's eyes popped out when she opened the door, “W-what are you doing here?” She let

matter, Penny? Who's at the

put down their bowls hastily and rushed to the door. They ended

a white patient's robe was standing at their door. He was leaning on crutches with his

men in suits stood behind the bald man. They appeared to be

filled with confusion as they were

of Oceana Corporation.” The bald man introduced himself with a cheesy grin on his face, “I'm deeply sorry for having 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 offer

What?

the Smiths gawking at him with unbelieving eyes. As if their brains were

them last night. His words had come true - Derek Harvey would show up at their

Nathan, who was sitting at the side of the table feeding Queenie from her bowl of cereal.

down her shock as she tried to pull herself together.

fear when

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