The Traps of the Black Swan

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'I dare you to repeat it again.'

Hassan froze at the stairs, Naomi had slumped on the floor before his voice could even be out, Mother Fisher shrunk as she trembled uncontrollably, she regretted letting her tongue loose forgetting she was countering Jordan.

A person is innocent until proven guilty and she told Ruby Jane as a weed who is officially the girlfriend of Lisa. The Manoban family members always stand by each other facing others.

How could she heedlessly face him? She should be glad that Lisa wasn't standing there.

Even though Jordan felt like he overreacted, he didn't regret it. He would never leave anybody to trade on his family members. He is aware that Ruby Jane already made space in his heart and it's just a matter of time he says it out in words.

Father Fisher clenched his fist tight before apologizing on behalf of his wife and daughter. He bowed, "Elder Manoban, I sincerely apologize for our impulsiveness. I failed to teach them how to behave. Please consider that we were really worried about an unidentified girl in the Manoban family.

We regret we didn't think carefully that you will be more careful and Lisa is a smart child to take care of everything. I hope you could forgive our shortsightedness and recklessly including ourselves in your family matters."

He pulled his wife and both deeply bowed to Jordan before his wife hid behind him seeing Elder Fisher, grandfather of Naomi descending the stairs in a grim face.

Jordan forced himself to calm down looking at his friend coming, however his anger and displeasure were very evident that didn't let the unfriendly frosty air subside.

Elder Fisher was older than Elder Manoban and weaker due to old age. Doctor by profession, he served the longest in M hospitals next to Jordan. He was like a mentor to Connor during his studies whenever Jordan used to be busy handling multiple works.

He is an upright man with morals and had high respect in the field of medicine.

Hassan noticed his grandfather struggling to descend fast so he quickly held his grandfather's hands and helped him till the living hall.

Without any greetings, Elder Fisher asked grumpily, "What is going on? What did you do to apologize?"

Father Fisher feared his father more than Elder Manoban so he stammered to respond, "Father, it was just a small mistake. Please don't be angry and affect your health."

Father Fisher ignored his son and turned to his grandson, "Hassan, you tell me." He ordered.

Hassan guided him to sit on the couch as he briefed whatever Naomi told Jordan and his mother calling Ruby Jane as a weed, an unpleasant person. He didn't miss to add that Ruby Jane is Lisa's girlfriend.

Even though Elder Fisher didn't like Naomi poking her nose into the Manoban family matters, he could understand her concern. He cast a stern glance at his daughter-in-law, "The older you get, you are losing your mind." He snapped.

Mother Fisher didn't dare to meet his eyes and bowed her head in silent apology.

Then Elder Fisher's gaze landed on Naomi who was crouching down in fear. His brows twitched without hold. He looked at Jordan still angered so he asked, breathing heavily, "What else did she do?"

Jordan didn't respond, instead, he held Naomi's arm pushed to stand in the center, "Brother Fisher, you should hear from your granddaughter."

Naomi stood in a completely hopeless position. She wanted to handle everything without bringing up the fact that she had threatened an intern doctor. Coaxing and handling one with a lie is easy but facing two old men, she failed to bring up a lie.