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?"

to calm her, Tarquin suggested, "Let's not jump to conclusions. We'll get the kids settled in the hotel first, and then we can figure out when to

albeit with a

the kids couldn't help but feel

the Hawkins family and find out why grandma didn't show up at the pier today. If mom asks, just say

call if anything comes up. Don't do

Elysia noticing, Evan sneaked off with White towards

Mansion, located in Oceanopolis's most affluent villa district, was a sprawling estate comprising several

the estate, was surrounded by these cottages. It offered the best views and symbolized the status of residing

passed away early and Betty having moved to a mountain retreat for peace, Clayton and Pamela lived in

her disappearance, Elysia had lived there too. Pamela's refusal to leave the mansion after her breakdown was due to the memories of Elysia

the mansion's towering walls,

could scale the wall easily,

in Oceanopolis, and with much still to

needed to bypass the Hawkins family's security and surveillance

scar-faced

here too? Never mind, I don't even want to know right now. I've got serious business today and can't afford any

looking annoyed and strict, countered, "You wanted

"How did you know I

scar-faced man, evidently impatient with Evan's questions, pressed, "Are you coming or not?" With a pout,

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