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 because of

be out of your mind to say such 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 us responsible for beating him up, and it'll be a miracle if

am sure that he will turn up tomorrow to apologize. You can take my

It was simply against Derek Harvey's insolent nature to apologize when he

and became repentant, it was practically impossible for him to show

because Derek Harvey was still lying in the hospital nursing his broken leg, all thanks

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

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

go to the hospital tomorrow to visit Mr. Harvey and seek his forgiveness.

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

this opportunity to step outside to the balcony and called Colin Dixon, “Colin, I want you to get hold of Thomas

having Nathan sleep in her room with Queenie, even though he was only sleeping on

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

was at a loss for

mattress onto the

question is that?” She chastised, “What makes you

that what they always do on television?” Queenie blinked

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

her lips and sulked, wondering what she had done

...

Smiths woke

adults exchanged glances at each other while Queenie

with nutrients. The table was filled with cereal, eggs, milk,

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

door, “Hello, is

at this hour?”

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

the door, “W-what

the matter, Penny? Who's

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

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

in suits stood behind the bald

confusion as they were still

I'm Derek Harvey, President of 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 hit me with such terrible remorse that I could scarcely sleep or eat. That's why I'm here this morning to offer my sincerest

What?

unbelieving eyes. As if their brains were clogged and their throats stuck with

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

of them twisted 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

tried to pull herself together. She turned suspiciously to Derek

Harvey jerked with fear when Penny posed the

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