Upon returning to his home, Mr. Utterson retrieves the will of Dr. Jekyll from his safe. It stipulates that all of his estate is to pass into the hands of his friend, Edward Hyde, upon his death or disappearance for a period of three months. Mr. Utterson does not like the terms of the will and begins to fear that Jekyll is being blackmailed.
He visits Dr. Lanyon, another mutual friend, to inquire if he has met Hyde. That night he cannot sleep as he imagines the worst about Hyde. He decides he has to meet Hyde in order to clear up the mystery. From that day he takes a post in the street to catch Mr. Hyde coming or going from the house. One evening his patience is rewarded, and he accosts Mr. Hyde.
After this encounter, Utterson tries to understand why Hyde creates such an effect of fear, loathing, and disgust. He fears for his friend and decides to check on him. Utterson questions the butler about the comings and goings of Hyde. He’s told that Hyde is never on this side of the house; he only uses the laboratory. Utterson leaves for home with a heavy heart. He wonders what Jekyll has done that would account for his relationship with Hyde