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!”

since she knew

be out of your mind to 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

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

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

repentant, it was practically impossible for him to show up at their house

was because Derek Harvey was still lying in the hospital nursing his broken

crutches and drag himself here to offer

the time for fantastical ideas,” he quipped soberly, “Let's get down to business and think about how

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

hoped that they could appease Mr. Harvey when they visited him at the hospital tomorrow. Soon, he and Leah retired for

bathroom for her bath. Nathan took this opportunity to step outside to the balcony and called Colin Dixon,

Nathan sleep in her

bed. “I've heard of the unsightly behaviours when men sleep. I'd appreciate it if you could behave yourself and show us some basic

loss for words.

watched with curiosity as Nathan rolled out a mattress onto the floor. “Mama, why

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

they always do on television?” Queenie blinked her

are having a bad influence on you.” Penny admonished, “No

lips and sulked, wondering what she had done

...

the Smiths woke

scrumptious spread Nathan had prepared, the adults exchanged glances at

table

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

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

it be at this hour?” frowned

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

when she opened the door,

the matter, Penny? Who's at the

and rushed to the door. They ended up motionless at the door with their mouths

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

suits stood behind the bald man. They appeared to be his

Leah's faces were filled with confusion as they were still

sorry for having offended Mr. Cross and Ms. Smith yesterday. It has hit me with such terrible remorse that

What?

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

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

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

down her shock as she tried to pull herself together.

with fear when Penny posed

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