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!”

she knew that he

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

air of nonchalance. “I am sure that he will turn up tomorrow to

It was simply against Derek Harvey's insolent nature to apologize when he had been humiliated in such a devastating manner. Pigs could fly

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

was still lying in the hospital

crutches and drag himself here

curled in disdain at Nathan's whimsical blabbers. “This is not the time for fantastical ideas,” he quipped soberly, “Let's get down to business and think about how we

to visit Mr. Harvey and seek his forgiveness.

that they could appease Mr. Harvey when they visited

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

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

heard of the unsightly behaviours when men

was at a loss for words.

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

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

that what they always do on television?”

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

and sulked, wondering what she had done to deserve

...

morning, the Smiths woke up to a

the adults exchanged glances at each other while Queenie bubbled with

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

us. We need to drop Queenie off at kindergarten and buy some fruits and flowers before we visit Mr. Harvey

ended his mutterings when somebody knocked at the door, “Hello, is anybody at home?” Came a polite

be at this

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

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

the matter, Penny?

and rushed to the door. They ended up motionless at the

white patient's robe was standing at their door. He was leaning on crutches with his left leg in a plaster

behind the bald man. They

faces were filled with confusion as they were still grappling with

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

What?

if their brains were clogged and their throats stuck

night. His

the table feeding Queenie

together. She turned suspiciously to Derek Harvey, “Are you serious, Mr.

with fear

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