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

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

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

simply against Derek Harvey's insolent nature to apologize when

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

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

leave the hospital on crutches and drag himself here to offer an apology? It was

soberly, “Let's get down to business and think about how we can offer an apology that would

Harvey and seek his

could appease Mr. Harvey when they visited him at the hospital tomorrow. Soon,

bathroom for her bath. Nathan took this opportunity to step outside to the balcony and called Colin Dixon, “Colin,

having Nathan sleep in her room with

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

loss for words. ”Sure!” He replied

watched with curiosity as Nathan rolled out a mattress

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 have

on television?” Queenie blinked her

programs are having a bad influence on you.”

pouted her lips and sulked, wondering what she had done to

...

Smiths woke

the adults exchanged glances

breakfast packed with nutrients. The table was filled with

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

“Hello,

at this hour?” frowned

some water purifiers? Let me get it,”

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

the matter, Penny? Who's at the

and rushed to the door. They ended up motionless at the door

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

behind the bald man.

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

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 or eat. That's why I'm here this

What?

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

His words had come true - Derek Harvey would show up at

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

she tried to pull herself together.

with fear

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