After repeatedly confirming that Caroline Edwin was unharmed, the man touched the tip of his nose and apologized a few times before leaving.
"..."
Caroline Edwin keenly noticed that the man's steps were weak, his body frail, and his face as pale as paper, as if a gust of wind could blow him away.
She looked toward William Johnson, "Uncle, do you know this man? He seemed quite afraid of you just now."
William Johnson's stern and somber expression faded, "He's the son of a business partner, Isaac Housman. I've met him a few times, but he wasn't this frail the last time we met."
Hearing William Johnson's words, Ernie Daniel snickered lightly—clearly, the frailty was due to too much indulgence with women, weak from kidney deficiency.
Caroline Edwin's gaze was filled with interest, "Is that so?"
Her gaze followed Isaac Housman as he walked away.
