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

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

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

nature to apologize when he had

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

still lying in the hospital nursing his broken leg, all thanks

to leave the hospital on crutches and drag himself

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

to the hospital tomorrow to visit Mr. Harvey

visited him at the hospital tomorrow. Soon, he and Leah retired for the

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

struggled to get accustomed to having Nathan sleep in her room with

heard of the unsightly behaviours when men sleep. I'd appreciate it if you could

loss for words. ”Sure!”

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

question is that?” She chastised, “What makes you think that Mama and Papa have to

they always do on television?” Queenie

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

wondering what

...

Smiths woke up to

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

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

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.”

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

be at this

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

Penny's eyes popped out when she opened the door, “W-what are you doing here?”

Penny? Who's

gasp. They put down their bowls hastily and rushed to the door. They ended up motionless at the door with their mouths hanging wide

was standing at their door.

the bald man. They appeared

faces were filled with confusion as they

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 this morning to offer

What?

unbelieving eyes. As if their brains were clogged and their throats stuck with bewilderment, they hardly knew

pang as they recalled what Nathan had told them last night. His words had come true - Derek Harvey

to look at Nathan, who was sitting at the side of the table feeding Queenie from her bowl

tried to pull herself together. She turned suspiciously to Derek

jerked with fear

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