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!”

not blame Nathan since she knew

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 for beating him up, and it'll

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

to take his word. It was simply against Derek Harvey's insolent nature

for him to show up at their

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

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, “Let's get down to business and think about how we can offer

the hospital tomorrow to visit Mr. Harvey and seek his

instructions, Benson hoped that they could appease Mr. Harvey when they visited him at the hospital tomorrow. Soon, he and

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

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

briefed him on some house 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

Nathan was at a loss

mattress onto

blushed at the question, trying to pass it off as anger. “What silly question is that?” She chastised, “What makes you think that Mama and Papa

on television?” Queenie blinked her

influence on you.”

wondering what she had done

...

woke up to a

adults exchanged glances at each other while

was a breakfast packed with nutrients. The table

“There's a long day ahead for us. We need to drop Queenie

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

at this hour?” frowned

some salesperson looking to sell us some water purifiers? Let me get it,” offered Penny as she headed for

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

matter, Penny? Who's at

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

patient's robe was standing at their door. He was

behind the bald man.

and Leah's faces were filled with confusion as they were

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 Ms. Smith yesterday. It has hit me with such terrible remorse that I could scarcely sleep

What?

their brains were clogged and their throats stuck with

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

side of the table feeding Queenie from her

down her shock as she tried to pull herself together.

with fear when

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