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!”

Nathan since she knew that he had done

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

an air of nonchalance. “I am sure that he will turn

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

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

was still lying in the

hospital on crutches and

disdain at Nathan's whimsical blabbers. “This is not the time for fantastical ideas,” he quipped soberly, “Let's get down

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

they could appease Mr. Harvey when they visited him

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

Nathan sleep in her room with Queenie, even though he was only

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

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

curiosity as Nathan rolled out a mattress

silly question is that?” She chastised, “What makes you think that Mama

that what they always do on television?” Queenie blinked her

on you.” Penny admonished, “No

lips and sulked, wondering what she had done

...

woke

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

with nutrients. The table was

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 pursue the matter

the door, “Hello,

be at this

purifiers? Let me get it,”

opened the door, “W-what are you doing here?” She let out a loud gasp of

Penny? Who's at

Leah were worried when they heard Penny's gasp. They put down their bowls hastily and rushed to the door. They ended up motionless at

robe was standing at their door. He was

stood behind the

filled with confusion as they

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

What?

with unbelieving eyes. As if their brains were clogged and their throats

Nathan had told them last night. His words had come true - Derek Harvey would

to look at Nathan, who was sitting at the side of the table feeding Queenie from her bowl of cereal. The same question popped up in

she tried to pull herself together.

jerked with fear when Penny

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