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

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 it'll be a miracle if he continues his business

Nathan said with an air of nonchalance. “I am sure that

than to take his 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

conscience and became repentant, it was practically impossible for him to show up at

the hospital nursing his broken leg, all thanks to

Harvey to leave the hospital on crutches

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

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

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

to the balcony and called Colin Dixon, “Colin, I want you to get hold of

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

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

at a loss

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

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

what they always do on television?” Queenie

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

and sulked, wondering what she had done to deserve

...

woke

noticed the scrumptious spread Nathan had prepared, the adults exchanged glances at each other

table was

a 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,

at the door, “Hello, is

could it be at this hour?” frowned

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

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

matter, Penny? Who's at the

down their bowls hastily and rushed

at their door. He was leaning on crutches with his left leg in a plaster

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

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

Cross and Ms. Smith yesterday. It has hit me with such terrible remorse that I could scarcely sleep or

What?

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

pang as they recalled what Nathan had told them last night. His

the table feeding Queenie from her

as she tried to pull herself together. She turned

fear when Penny posed the

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