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!”

could not blame Nathan since she knew that he had done so

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

relax, everybody,” Nathan said with an air of nonchalance. “I am sure that he will

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

found his conscience and became repentant, it was practically impossible for him

Harvey was still lying in the hospital nursing his broken

Harvey to leave the hospital on crutches and drag himself here

the time for fantastical ideas,” he quipped soberly,

visit Mr. Harvey and seek his forgiveness. Nathan,

those instructions, Benson hoped that they could appease Mr. Harvey when they visited him at the hospital tomorrow. Soon, he and Leah retired for the

opportunity to step outside to the balcony

sleep in her room with Queenie, even though he was

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

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

a mattress

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

they always do on television?”

influence on you.” Penny admonished, “No

her lips and sulked, wondering what

...

the Smiths woke

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

was a breakfast packed with nutrients. The table was

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

ended his mutterings when somebody knocked at the door, “Hello, is anybody at home?” Came

it be at this hour?” frowned

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

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

matter, Penny? Who's at the

gasp. They put down their bowls hastily and rushed to the door. They

door. He was leaning on crutches with his left leg

in suits stood behind the

with confusion as they were still

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

What?

brains were clogged and their throats stuck with bewilderment, they hardly

had told them last night. His words

at the side of the table feeding Queenie from her bowl of cereal. The same question

shock as she tried to pull herself together. She turned suspiciously to Derek Harvey, “Are

jerked with fear when Penny posed the

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