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 so

must be out of your 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

nonchalance. “I am sure that

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

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

was still lying in the hospital nursing

on crutches and drag himself here to offer an apology?

fantastical ideas,” he quipped soberly,

Mr. Harvey and seek his forgiveness. Nathan, you'd better

they could appease Mr. Harvey when they visited him at the hospital tomorrow. Soon, he and Leah retired for the

bath. Nathan took this opportunity to step outside to the balcony and called Colin Dixon, “Colin, I want

Penny struggled to get accustomed to having Nathan sleep in her room

“I've heard of the unsightly behaviours

loss for words.

out a mattress onto the floor.

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

do on

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

pouted her lips and sulked, wondering what

...

woke up

adults exchanged glances at each other while Queenie bubbled with joy,

The table was filled with cereal, eggs, milk,

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

at the door, “Hello, is anybody

be at this

water purifiers? Let me get it,” offered Penny

popped out when she opened the door, “W-what are you doing here?” She let out

matter, 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 the

a white patient's robe was standing at their door. He was leaning on crutches with

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

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

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

What?

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

had told them last night. His words had come true

the three of them twisted their heads 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 their minds - could it

herself together. She turned suspiciously to Derek Harvey,

jerked with fear

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