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!”

blame Nathan since she knew that he had

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

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

better than to take his word. It was simply against Derek Harvey's insolent nature to apologize when he had been humiliated in such a devastating

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

lying in the hospital nursing his broken leg, all thanks

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

fantastical ideas,” he quipped soberly, “Let's get down to business and think about how we can

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

Harvey when they visited

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

night, Penny struggled to get accustomed to having Nathan sleep in her room with Queenie, even

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

was at a loss

watched with curiosity as Nathan rolled out a mattress onto

anger. “What silly question is that?”

what they always do on television?”

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

and sulked, wondering what she

...

woke up to a wonderful

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

breakfast packed with nutrients. The table was filled with cereal, eggs, milk, and

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

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

it be at this hour?”

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

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

the matter, Penny? Who's at the

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

door. He was leaning

the bald man. They appeared to

confusion as they were still grappling with

Corporation.” The bald man introduced himself with a cheesy grin on his face, “I'm deeply sorry for having offended Mr. Cross and

What?

As if their brains were clogged and their throats stuck with bewilderment, they hardly knew what to

a pang as they recalled what Nathan had told them last night. His words had come true - Derek Harvey would show up at their house

the three 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 minds - could

as she tried to pull herself together.

jerked with fear when Penny

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