The Magic Black Card

A Beam of Laughter

Curiosity hung in the air as Clinton's words left Ethan eager to hear the details of his parents' story. "How?" he asked, anticipation building in his voice.

A mischievous smile played upon Clinton's lips as he recounted the memory. "Your dad," he began, "was utterly clueless when it came to asking a lady out. He stumbled over his words and panicked in the most endearing way. It's a wonder he was lucky enough that the feelings were mutual. Otherwise, I could imagine your mother playfully rejecting him," he said, his tone lighthearted and full of fondness.

Ethan couldn't help but burst into laughter, the sound filling the room, a delightful reminder of the joy that these shared memories brought. For a moment, the weight of their current circumstances seemed to lift, replaced by a genuine connection and shared laughter.

"Wow! Young master, I didn't realize you had such a wonderful laugh," Clinton beamed with genuine joy. "I'm delighted to have brought some laughter into your day," he ex