The Traps of the Black Swan (Book 2)

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When the couple reached the ground floor, Ruby Jane saw the empty dining table and ran towards the kitchen. Seeing nobody inside, she turned to Lisa, "Will grandmother scold me for leaving her hungry for so long? There is nothing prepared in the kitchen." She started imagining the sour face of Zelda and her tantrums.

Sophia who entered the house, saw Lisa chuckling and Ruby Jane pouting her lips at him. She had met Lisa before but she always found him less approachable due to his indifference. She liked him due to his politeness. Seeing him and Ruby Jane together, she felt like they were still kids.

She interrupted them when she heard Ruby Jane whine, "Young Master, Young Madam... The dinner is arranged on the lawn. Old madam is waiting for you two."

Ruby Jane ignored the part mentioning the dinner and focused on waiting. 'I am dead today.' She thought, walking towards the door.

Lisa was speechless when he saw how Ruby Jane changed from his Cupcake to Young Madam Manoban. Probably only he was the one who knows every side of her.

Ruby Jane flashed a polite smile to Sophia, "I am sorry, Aunt Sophia. I wasn't able to help you in the kitchen."

Sophia gently chuckled, "That's alright. Let's eat while the dishes are hot."

Lisa shook his head in resignation and asked while Sophia led them out, "Why are you so concerned about grandma? Relax."

Ruby Jane gave him a 'You fool' look before she answered, "I am concerned because she is your grandmother. Our family."

Why would she care if Zelda was somebody else?

Ruby Jane didn't have any plans to hear Zelda exclaim Ruby Jane was perfect for Lisa or she couldn't have chosen a better girl for Lisa. It's stupidity to expect everyone to like her.

She didn't even hope to be accepted as a granddaughter-in-law. She hoped Zelda could spend the rest of the years with Jordan after knowing and seeing Lisa get his love despite the hurdles, many years yearning.

Lisa wanted to say 'It's alright. Don't stress about it.' but he knew she gave importance to family which she never had before.

Seeing her eyes brighten up, he followed her line of sight. There was a round wooden table under the tree, The pendant lights hanging down the tree were carrying the candles providing enough light to the table.

The four wooden chairs had cushions and simple dishes on the table with a small vase holding beautiful flowers. Everything looked cozy and warm.

"Like it?" Lisa asked.

Like was an understatement, she loved Luxembourg village. Ruby Jane smiled at him as she nodded faintly. Nevertheless, Her eyes were telling something else. Those were sparkling like diamonds, very pleased and willing to live in the village if she could.

Lisa rubbed her head as they looked back at the table. Their eyes fell on Zelda. The latter was displeased due to their irregular dinner time. "Grandma..." He greeted her. "Elder Madam." Ruby Jane wished and apologized, "I am sorry for changing your dinner time."

Even if Zelda wanted, she couldn't blame her as she already accepted her mistake. Zelda nodded as she took her spoon, "Let's start."

Lisa held the chair for Ruby Jane and took a seat. Ruby Jane was surprised that Zelda wasn't interrogating them. She thought if she should ask Zelda about her day. Unsure how Zelda could react to it, she chose to eat.

Sophia broke the silence as it was common to talk general light topics, "Young Madam, are you a chef at a restaurant?" Since Ruby Jane had said she learned in classes, she had that assumption.