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

a thing, Nathan.” She heaved a frustrated sigh, “Why in the world would Mr. Harvey apologize to us? I'll be counting my blessings

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

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

it was practically impossible for him to

lying in the hospital nursing his broken

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

for fantastical ideas,” he quipped soberly, “Let's get down to business and think about how we can offer an

go to the hospital tomorrow to visit Mr. Harvey and seek his forgiveness. Nathan, you'd better come along with

that they could appease Mr. Harvey when they visited him

Penny brought Queenie to the bathroom for her bath. Nathan took this opportunity to step outside to the balcony and called Colin Dixon, “Colin, I want you to get

Nathan sleep in her room with Queenie, even though he was only sleeping on the

to bed. “I've heard of the unsightly behaviours when men sleep. I'd appreciate it

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

as Nathan rolled out a mattress onto

as anger. “What silly question is that?” She chastised, “What makes you

what they always do on television?” Queenie blinked her innocent

you.” Penny admonished, “No TV for

wondering what she had done to

...

the Smiths woke up to

had prepared, the adults exchanged glances at each other while Queenie

breakfast packed with nutrients. The table was filled

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

“Hello, is anybody at home?” Came a polite voice from

could it be at this hour?”

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

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

the matter, Penny? Who's at the

heard Penny's gasp. They put down their bowls hastily and rushed to the door. They ended

white patient's robe was standing at their door. He was

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

were filled with confusion as they were still grappling

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 offer my sincerest

What?

gawking at him with unbelieving eyes. As if their brains

what Nathan had told them last night. His words had come true - Derek Harvey would show up at their house to offer

of them 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 to Derek Harvey, “Are you serious, Mr.

Harvey jerked with fear when

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