If there is only one way to go after taking a turn, he wouldn't need to be followed.
Remember, Merrickville is rural with farms and fewer roads. The Manor is on the outskirts.
Denton has rushed to his end like a bull into a run at the slaughterhouse. Andrew has been powered by adrenalin. Next comes the crash and shock of what he's done. It'll be rough.
Elias has always tended to be reactive rather than proactive in prosecuting threats. You always end up a step behind this way. This war will get really bad fast.
Big changes coming for all of them. West will go to England away from Peter just as they're getting started. Will can't stay at the call center, it's not economically viable now.