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!”

she knew that

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

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

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

him to show up at their house and apologize, at

Harvey was still lying in the

Harvey to leave the hospital on crutches and drag himself here to

whimsical blabbers. “This is not the time for fantastical ideas,” he quipped soberly, “Let's get down to business and think about how

Mr. Harvey and seek

instructions, Benson hoped that they could appease Mr. Harvey when they visited him at

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

Penny struggled to get accustomed to having Nathan sleep in her room with Queenie, even though he was only

on some 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 yourself and

a loss for words. ”Sure!”

watched with curiosity as Nathan rolled out a mattress onto the

it off as anger. “What silly question is that?”

do on television?” Queenie

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

lips and sulked, wondering what she had done

...

woke

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

a breakfast packed with nutrients. The table was filled with cereal, eggs, milk, and

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 kindergarten and buy some fruits and flowers before we visit Mr. Harvey at the hospital.” He muttered, “Let's pray

the door, “Hello, is

could it be at this hour?” frowned

purifiers? Let me get it,” offered Penny as she headed for

door, “W-what are you doing here?” She let

the matter, Penny? Who's

down their bowls hastily and rushed

at their door. He was

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

were filled with confusion as they

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?

gawking at him with unbelieving eyes. As if their brains were clogged and their throats stuck with bewilderment, they hardly knew

recalled what Nathan had told them last night. His

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

together. She turned suspiciously to Derek Harvey,

fear when

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