The Magic Black Card

Precautionary Measures

The next day, Ethan and Uncle Raymond drove to the designated meeting place where they were to meet Hannah's sister. As they stepped out of the car, Raymond's eyes quickly found her. They both made their way towards her, a woman in her late forties.

"Hi Gladys," Uncle Raymond greeted, and she responded with a slight bow.

"Hi Raymond, I am sorry for your loss. I apologize for not being able to attend," she expressed, lowering her head.

"It's okay. Gladys, this is Ethan, my cousin," he introduced, and she smiled warmly.

"Hannah talked about him some months ago," Gladys began, her voice tinged with reminiscence. "She said he's a very nice, decent man. She even mentioned how excited she was when he confronted you and questioned why you were preventing Kingsley from celebrating his birthday." She turned her attention to Ethan and greeted him with a warm smile, to which he politely responded.

"That's good to hear, but why don't we skip the formalities. I'm here now, so please tell me what r