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 had done so

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 for beating him up, and it'll be a miracle if he continues

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

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

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

still lying in the hospital nursing his broken

Harvey to leave the hospital on crutches and drag himself here to offer an

“This is not the time for fantastical ideas,” he quipped soberly,

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

those instructions, Benson hoped that they could appease Mr. Harvey when they visited

Penny brought Queenie to the bathroom for her bath. Nathan took this opportunity to step outside to the balcony and

having Nathan sleep in her

bed. “I've heard of the unsightly behaviours when

at a loss for words. ”Sure!” He

Nathan rolled out a mattress onto the floor. “Mama,

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

what they always do on television?” Queenie

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

sulked, wondering what she had done to

...

morning, the Smiths woke

exchanged glances at each other while Queenie bubbled

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

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,

“Hello, is anybody at home?” Came a polite

it be at this

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

opened the door, “W-what are

the matter, Penny? Who's

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

door. He

the bald man. They appeared to

Leah's faces were filled with confusion as they were still grappling

I'm Derek Harvey, President of Oceana Corporation.” The bald man introduced himself with a cheesy grin on his face, “I'm deeply sorry for having offended Mr. Cross and

What?

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

with a pang as they recalled what Nathan had told them last night. His words had come true - Derek Harvey would show up at their house to offer

at the side of the table feeding Queenie from her bowl of cereal. The same question popped up in their minds - could

together. She turned suspiciously to Derek Harvey, “Are

with fear

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