Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 1010

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?"

Trying 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 visit the Hawkins family."

Elysia nodded, albeit with a worried expression.

Seeing their mom worried, the kids couldn't help but feel anxious too!

Evan, clenching 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, just say I'm with the bodyguard in his car."

"Alright, just be careful and call if anything comes up. Don't do anything rash," Elliot responded.

Without Elysia noticing, Evan sneaked off with White towards the Hawkins family residence.

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

The main building, the centerpiece of the estate, was surrounded by these cottages. It offered the best views and symbolized the status of residing Hawkins family heads.

With Old Mr. Hawkins, Randal Hawkins, having passed away early and Betty having moved to a mountain retreat for peace, Clayton and Pamela lived in the main building.

Before her disappearance, Elysia had lived there too. Pamela's refusal to leave the mansion after her breakdown was due to the memories of Elysia that lingered within its walls.

Hiding in the shadows, Evan eyed the mansion's towering walls, pondering his next move.

He knew he could scale the wall easily, but he couldn't afford to make any noise.