Chapter 37: It's Not Mine
Resolved, he nodded and accepted Sophie's advice.
"Before that… why don't you check your phone first?"
At those words, his expression faltered for the first time as he quickly grabbed his phone.
Though he had found it earlier when changing clothes, the thought of checking it hadn't crossed his mind, preoccupied as he was with his current situation.
When he tapped the screen, multiple holographic windows popped open.
Ding! Ding!
Most of the messages were from his younger sister, Marina, and Amara. There was also one from his school, but he chose to ignore it, focusing instead on the ones from Marina and Amara.
Both were worried because he hadn't returned to the hotel and hadn't responded to their calls.
As soon as he replied to them, his phone rang.
Marina was calling.
He glanced at Sophie before answering.
