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!”

knew that he had done so

the world 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 with

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

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

for him to show up at their house and apologize, at least

Harvey was still lying in the

possible for Mr. Harvey to leave the hospital on crutches and drag himself here to offer an apology? It was simply

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

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

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

the balcony and called Colin Dixon, “Colin, I want you

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

briefed him 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 show us some basic

was at a loss for

a mattress onto the floor. “Mama,

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

always do on television?” Queenie

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

and sulked, wondering what she had done to

...

woke up to

the adults exchanged glances at each

nutrients. The table was filled

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 that he would forgive us and not pursue

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

it be at this

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

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

Penny? Who's at the

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

was standing at their door. He was leaning on crutches with his left leg in a plaster

the bald man. They appeared to be

were filled with confusion as they

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

What?

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

night. His words had come true - Derek Harvey would show up at their

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

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

fear when Penny posed the

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