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 because of

She heaved a frustrated sigh, “Why in the world would Mr. Harvey apologize to us? I'll be counting my blessings

of nonchalance. “I am sure that he

simply against Derek Harvey's insolent nature to apologize when

was practically impossible for him to show up at

Derek Harvey was still lying in the hospital

for Mr. Harvey to leave the hospital on crutches and drag himself here

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

hospital tomorrow to visit Mr. Harvey and seek his forgiveness.

they could appease Mr. Harvey when they visited him at

this opportunity to step outside to the balcony and called Colin Dixon, “Colin, I want you to get hold of Thomas Dunn

struggled to get accustomed to having Nathan sleep in her room with Queenie, even though he was only sleeping on

rules before she went to bed. “I've heard of the unsightly behaviours when

loss

mattress onto the floor. “Mama, why isn't Papa

as anger. “What silly question is

that what they always do on television?” Queenie blinked

you.” Penny admonished, “No TV for

pouted her lips and sulked, wondering what she had

...

morning, the Smiths woke up to a wonderful

the adults exchanged glances

table was filled with cereal,

Queenie off at kindergarten and buy some fruits and flowers before we visit Mr. Harvey at the

his mutterings when somebody knocked at the door, “Hello, is

at this hour?”

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

when she opened the door, “W-what are you doing

matter, Penny? Who's

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

standing at their door. He was

men in suits stood behind the bald man. They

were filled with confusion as they were still grappling with what was

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

What?

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

hit them with 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 to offer

at the side of the table feeding Queenie

she tried to pull herself together. She turned suspiciously to Derek Harvey,

Harvey jerked with fear when Penny posed

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