Chapter 272

Around noon, Edward Hawthorne accompanied Mr. Hawthorne to Violet Jordan's apartment complex. Inside the elevator, the old man closed his eyes and said calmly, "Wait for me outside when we get there." "Alright," Edward replied simply. With a soft "ding," the elevator doors slid open. Edward stepped out with Mr. Hawthorne, sweeping a glance at the door straight ahead in the hallway. He then took a few steps back and waited around the corner, keeping his distance. Meanwhile, Mr. Hawthorne walked up to the door and knocked. "Who's there?" A woman's voice sounded from within, cautious and alert. Mr. Hawthorne remained quiet, choosing to knock again patiently. After about a minute, the door cracked open slightly, and Violet peeked out, showing half her face. The moment she saw the elderly man standing outside, her expression froze. "You've got the wrong place," she blurted immediately, her tone flustered. But Mr. Hawthorne merely smiled warmly, his manner kind and gentle. "No mistake. I'm l