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

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

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

his word. It was simply against Derek Harvey's insolent nature to apologize when he had been

he found his conscience and became repentant, it was practically impossible for him to show

lying in the hospital nursing his broken leg, all

to leave the hospital on crutches

fantastical ideas,” he quipped soberly, “Let's get down

Mr. Harvey and seek his forgiveness. Nathan, you'd better come along with

they could appease Mr. Harvey when they visited him at the hospital tomorrow. Soon, he

bath. Nathan took this opportunity to step outside to the balcony and called Colin Dixon, “Colin, I

accustomed to having Nathan sleep in her room with Queenie, even though

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

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

with curiosity as Nathan rolled out a mattress

is

what they always do on television?”

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

lips and sulked, wondering what

...

the Smiths woke up to

Nathan had prepared, the adults exchanged glances at each other while Queenie bubbled with

with nutrients. The table was filled

Queenie off at kindergarten and buy some fruits and flowers before we visit Mr. Harvey at the hospital.” He muttered, “Let's pray

his mutterings when somebody knocked at the door, “Hello, is anybody at home?” Came a polite voice from outside the

could it be at this

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

the door, “W-what are you doing here?” She

the matter, Penny? Who's at the

Leah were worried when they heard Penny's gasp. They put down their bowls hastily and rushed

bald, middle-aged man donning a white patient's robe was standing at their door.

suits stood behind the bald man. They appeared to

and Leah's faces were filled with confusion as they were still grappling with what was going

Derek Harvey, President 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

What?

brains were clogged and their throats stuck with bewilderment, they hardly knew

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

of them twisted their heads to look at Nathan, 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

pull herself together. She turned suspiciously to Derek Harvey, “Are

with fear when Penny posed

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