Others also gradually stopped their tasks, exchanging glances.
Then they all shook their heads.
"No, never seen this person."
"We've never had anyone by that name here!"
One short, plump woman scoffed.
"You all dressed so fancily and came to a poor place like ours looking for someone? Stop kidding around."
Cora Lowell listened to this, and though disappointed, she showed no sign of impatience.
She stood quietly in place, her gaze clear and her demeanor still courteous.
Next to her, Landon Lockwood remained silent.
He swept his gaze across each person's face, carefully observing their subtle changes in expression.
Then, they exchanged a significant look.
They both knew that the uniformity of these people's statements seemed unnatural.
No matter how they asked, the women insisted they didn't know Lily Sawyer.
Some pretended to be deaf and mute, feigning incomprehension.
Some directly turned away, unwilling to give them even a direct look.
