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!”

blame Nathan since she knew that

frustrated sigh, “Why in the world would Mr. Harvey apologize to us? I'll be counting my blessings if he doesn't

everybody,” Nathan said with an air of nonchalance. “I am sure that he will turn up tomorrow to apologize. You can take my

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

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

lying in the hospital nursing his

Harvey to leave the hospital on crutches and drag himself here to offer an apology? It was

the time for fantastical ideas,” he quipped soberly, “Let's get

visit Mr. Harvey

Mr. Harvey when they visited him at the hospital tomorrow. Soon, he and Leah retired

opportunity to step outside to the balcony and called Colin Dixon,

in her room with Queenie, even though he was only sleeping on the

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

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

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

anger. “What silly question is that?” She

they always do on

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

pouted her lips and sulked, wondering what she had

...

Smiths woke up

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

breakfast packed with nutrients. The table was filled with cereal, eggs,

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

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

could it be at this

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

popped out when she opened the door, “W-what are you doing here?” She

the matter, Penny? Who's

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

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

suits stood behind the bald

as they were still grappling with what was going

and Ms. Smith yesterday. It has hit me with such terrible remorse that

What?

As if their brains were clogged and their

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

three of them twisted their heads to look at Nathan, who was sitting at the side of the table feeding Queenie

shock as she tried to pull herself together. She turned suspiciously to Derek Harvey, “Are

Harvey jerked with fear when

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