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 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

Nathan said with an air of nonchalance. “I am sure that he will turn up tomorrow to apologize. You can take my word

was simply against Derek Harvey's insolent nature to apologize when he had been humiliated in

it was practically impossible for him to show

the hospital nursing

leave the hospital on crutches and drag

not the time for fantastical ideas,” he quipped soberly, “Let's get down to business and think about how we can offer an

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

when they visited him at the hospital tomorrow. Soon,

step outside to the balcony and called Colin Dixon, “Colin, I want

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

“I've heard of the unsightly behaviours when

Nathan was at a loss for

curiosity as Nathan rolled out a mattress onto the floor. “Mama,

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

always do on television?” Queenie blinked her innocent

you.” Penny admonished, “No TV for

her lips and sulked, wondering what she

...

the Smiths woke up to

noticed the scrumptious spread Nathan had prepared, the adults exchanged

a breakfast packed with nutrients. The table was

his 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,

knocked at the door, “Hello, is anybody at home?” Came a polite voice from outside

be at this hour?” frowned

Let me get it,” offered

door, “W-what are you doing

matter, Penny? Who's

and Leah were worried when they heard Penny's gasp. They put down their bowls hastily and rushed to the door. They ended up motionless

bald, middle-aged man donning a white patient's robe was standing at their door. He was leaning on crutches with

the

Leah's faces were filled with confusion as

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

What?

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

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

their heads to look at Nathan, who was sitting at the side of the table feeding Queenie from her bowl of cereal. The same question popped up in their minds - could it

together. She turned suspiciously to Derek

Harvey jerked with fear when

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