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

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

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

and the rest knew better than to take his word. It was simply against Derek Harvey's insolent nature to apologize

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

was because Derek Harvey was still lying in the

on crutches and drag himself here to offer an apology?

he quipped soberly, “Let's get down to business and think about how we can

go to the hospital tomorrow to visit Mr. Harvey and seek his forgiveness. Nathan, you'd better

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

Queenie to the bathroom for her bath. Nathan took this opportunity to step outside to the

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

behaviours when men sleep. I'd appreciate

loss

curiosity as Nathan rolled out a mattress onto the floor. “Mama, why isn't

trying to pass it off as anger. “What silly question is that?” She chastised,

what they always do on television?” Queenie blinked her

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

pouted her lips and sulked, wondering what

...

Smiths woke up

had prepared, the adults exchanged glances at

was a breakfast packed with nutrients. The table was filled

kept his composure as he sneaked 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, “Let's pray that he would forgive us and not

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

be at

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

be...” Penny's eyes popped out when she opened the door, “W-what are you doing here?” She let out a loud gasp of

the matter, Penny? Who's

bowls hastily and rushed to

patient's robe was standing at their door. He

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

were filled with confusion as they were still

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

What?

Smiths gawking at him with unbelieving eyes. As if their brains were clogged and their throats

night. His words had come true - Derek Harvey would

of the table feeding Queenie from her bowl of cereal. The same question popped

down her shock as she tried to pull herself together. She turned suspiciously to

fear when

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