As they neared the pier, Elliot couldn't help but ask, "Dad, when we see grandma, do we just come out and say who we are?" Tarquin understood Elliot's concern. They needed to suss out the Hawkins family a bit more before making any moves.

It might be better to keep their identities under wraps for now, to avoid blowing their cover and to make things easier.

However, Tarquin didn't voice his opinion immediately but instead looked over at Elysia for her decision.

Frowning, Elysia said, "I'll see how she's doing first."

She was worried about Pamela's health. Her mother had been searching for her for years, and a reunion would surely be overwhelming.

For someone with mental health issues, excessive excitement could be dangerous.

Tarquin nodded, "Then we'll play it by ear."

Acknowledging each other could wait. It was bound to happen sooner or later.

However, upon their arrival at the pier, they discovered Pamela wasn't there at all!

Elysia's mind began to race, "Isn't she supposed to be here every day, come rain or shine? Why isn't she here today? Could she be sick?"

kids settled in the hotel first, and then we can figure out when

albeit with a

worried, the kids couldn't help but

his fists, whispered to Elliot, "Bro, I'll head to the Hawkins family and find out why grandma didn't show up at the pier today. If mom asks,

call if anything comes up. Don't do anything rash,"

off with White towards

Hawkins Mansion, located in Oceanopolis's most affluent villa district,

building, the centerpiece of the estate, was surrounded by these cottages. It offered the best views

Old Mr. Hawkins, Randal Hawkins, having passed away early and Betty having moved to a mountain

to leave the mansion after her breakdown

in the shadows, Evan eyed the mansion's towering walls, pondering

wall easily, but he couldn't afford

in Oceanopolis, and with much still to investigate, revealing their presence was

bypass the Hawkins family's security and surveillance unnoticed - a task that required

brainstorming, a scar-faced figure suddenly

are you here too? Never mind, I don't even want to know right now. I've got serious business

and strict, countered, "You wanted to sneak in,

questioned, "How did you

impatient with Evan's questions, pressed, "Are you coming or not?" With a

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