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!”

blame Nathan since she knew that he

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

that he will turn up tomorrow to

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

repentant, it was practically impossible for him

because Derek Harvey was still lying in the

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

quipped soberly, “Let's get down to business and think

Mr. Harvey

they visited him at the hospital tomorrow. Soon, he and Leah retired

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

accustomed to having Nathan sleep in her

before she went to bed. “I've heard of the unsightly behaviours when

at a loss for words. ”Sure!” He

mattress onto the floor. “Mama, why isn't

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

always do on

on you.” Penny admonished, “No

wondering what she had done

...

the Smiths woke up to a wonderful

spread Nathan had prepared, the adults exchanged glances at each

breakfast packed with nutrients. The table

as 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

the door, “Hello, is anybody at home?” Came a

could it be at this hour?” frowned

us some water purifiers? Let me

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

Penny? Who's at

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

standing at their door. He was leaning on crutches

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

Leah's faces were filled with confusion as they were

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 morning to

What?

gawking at him with unbelieving eyes. As if their brains

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

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

together. She turned suspiciously to Derek

Harvey jerked with fear when

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