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

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 my blessings if he doesn't hold

that he will turn up tomorrow to apologize. You can take my

the rest knew better than to take his word. It was simply against Derek Harvey's insolent nature to apologize when he had been humiliated in such a devastating manner. Pigs could fly if that

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

Derek Harvey was still lying in the hospital

be possible for Mr. Harvey to leave the hospital on crutches and drag himself here to

not the time for fantastical ideas,” he quipped soberly, “Let's get down to business and think

we'll go to the hospital tomorrow to visit Mr. Harvey and seek his forgiveness. Nathan, you'd

could appease Mr. Harvey when they visited him at the

to the balcony and called Colin Dixon, “Colin, I

her room with Queenie, even though he

unsightly behaviours when men sleep. I'd appreciate it if you could behave yourself and

a loss for words. ”Sure!”

out a mattress

off as anger. “What silly question is

they always do on television?” Queenie blinked her innocent

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

her lips and sulked, wondering what she

...

next morning, the Smiths woke

the adults exchanged glances at each other while Queenie bubbled with joy, “Wow!

table was filled with cereal,

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

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

it be at this hour?” frowned

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

it be...” Penny's eyes popped out when she opened the door, “W-what

Penny?

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 door with their mouths hanging wide

patient's robe was standing at their door.

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 was

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

What?

words left the Smiths gawking at him with unbelieving eyes. As if their brains were clogged and their throats

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

who was sitting at the side of the table feeding Queenie from her bowl of cereal. The same question

together. She turned suspiciously to Derek Harvey, “Are

jerked with fear

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