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

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 us responsible

“I am sure that he will turn up tomorrow to apologize. You

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

it was practically impossible for him to show up at

was because Derek Harvey was still lying in the hospital nursing his broken

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

is not the time for fantastical ideas,” he quipped soberly, “Let's

the hospital tomorrow to visit Mr. Harvey and seek

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

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

sleep in her room with Queenie, even though

rules before she went to bed. “I've heard of the unsightly behaviours when men sleep. I'd appreciate it if

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

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

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

on television?” Queenie blinked her

you.” Penny admonished, “No TV for you for two

wondering what she had done to

...

morning, the Smiths woke up

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

The table was filled

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 he would forgive us and not pursue the

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

it be at this

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

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

matter, Penny? Who's

bowls hastily and rushed to the door. They ended up motionless at the door with their

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

in suits stood behind the bald man. They

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

sorry for having offended Mr. Cross and

What?

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

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

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

as she tried to pull herself together. She turned suspiciously

with fear when Penny

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