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!”

since she knew that he had done so because of

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 continues his business relationship

“I am sure that

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

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

was because Derek Harvey was still lying in the hospital nursing

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

the time for fantastical ideas,” he quipped soberly, “Let's get down to business and

the hospital tomorrow to visit Mr. Harvey and seek his forgiveness. Nathan,

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

brought Queenie to the bathroom for her bath. Nathan took this opportunity to step outside to the balcony and

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

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

Nathan was at a loss for words. ”Sure!”

as Nathan rolled out a mattress

“What silly question is that?” She chastised, “What makes you think that

that what they always do on television?” Queenie blinked

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

and sulked, wondering what

...

next morning, the Smiths woke

noticed the scrumptious spread Nathan had prepared, the adults exchanged glances at each

packed with nutrients. The table was

composure 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

had barely ended his mutterings when somebody knocked at the door, “Hello, is anybody at home?” Came a polite voice from outside

at

sell us some water purifiers? Let

be...” Penny's eyes popped out when she opened the door,

the matter, Penny? Who's

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

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

the

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

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?

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

Nathan had told them last night. His words had come true

twisted their heads to look at Nathan, who was sitting at the side of the table feeding Queenie from her

shock as she tried to pull herself together. She turned suspiciously

Harvey jerked with fear when Penny posed

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