The Magic Black Card

Overwhelming Burden

The elderly woman looked up from her chair, her eyes filled with confusion and recognition. She turned to her grandson, the man on the wheelchair, and asked, "Grandmother, who's this? Do you forget George asked us not to let any stranger in?"

As the man on the wheelchair began to rewind the words, Ethan, a sense of urgency washed over him. He quickly interjected, wanting to clarify the situation.

"I am not a stranger," Ethan asserted, his voice calm but firm. "I am Ethan, George's boss. I came here to check how his family is doing since he's in lockup," he explained, hoping to alleviate any concerns they might have. He wanted to put their minds at ease and reassure them of his intentions.

"Why should we trust you?" The lady asked, her voice tinged with skepticism and caution.

Ethan took a moment to understand her concerns and responded calmly, hoping to gain their trust. "I think you should trust me. In fact, I believe I have enough evidence to prove it," he stated confidently.

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