Chapter 10

"There's no way I lost my phone on the train." Ethan kept searching, even turning over the pillows and mattress in his room.

Since his arrival in his hometown, and learning of his Mother's passing, Ethan hadn't had a chance to check his phone. He had been busy with the funeral arrangements and mourning his late Mother for several hours. And now, Ethan finally needed his device.

There was a sense of anxiety weighing on him, even though he still had cash savings for living in the village. Regardless, the money in his phone account was more substantial.

"Where is my phone?" Ethan left the room.

He immediately headed to the kitchen, living room, and even his late Mother's bedroom. Ethan tirelessly searched every corner of the house. He even emptied the contents of his backpack.

"I could be in trouble if that phone is lost," Ethan muttered.

Tired of searching and wanting to clear his head, Ethan returned to his room. He sat on the edge of the bed with his hands covering his face. Perhaps d