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!”

could not blame Nathan since she knew that he had

heaved a frustrated sigh, “Why in the world would Mr. Harvey apologize to us? I'll be counting my blessings if

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

rest knew better than to take his word. It was simply against Derek Harvey's insolent nature to apologize when he

practically impossible for him to show up

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

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

Nathan's whimsical blabbers. “This is not the time for fantastical ideas,” he quipped soberly, “Let's get down to business and think about how

hospital tomorrow to visit Mr. Harvey

that they could appease Mr. Harvey when they visited

took this opportunity to step outside to the

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

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

loss for words. ”Sure!” He

Nathan rolled out a mattress onto the floor. “Mama, why isn't Papa

question is that?” She chastised, “What makes you think that Mama and Papa have to

they always do on television?” Queenie blinked

you.”

wondering what she had done

...

Smiths woke up to

had prepared, the adults exchanged glances at each

with nutrients. The table was filled with cereal,

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, “Let's pray that he would forgive us and not pursue the matter

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

could it be at this

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

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

the matter, Penny?

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

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

men in suits stood behind the bald man. They

with confusion as they were

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

What?

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

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

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

gulped down her shock as she tried to pull herself together. She turned suspiciously to

with fear

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