2.2

Harold picked up his phone and opened the message.

[Harold, can we meet?] That was written on the message. He looked at the name on the screen, Maria.

"Who is this?" He frowned before he shrugged and went outside the room to meet his parents at the dining hall.

"I heard that you went to the mall when I told the driver specifically to send you back home," The father said while eating. Harold drinked some water before answering him.

"I just went there to buy some thoughtful gifts for you and mom," Harold said. His father looked at him for a while before he stopped talking.

After eating, they went back to their respective bedroom, and Harold saw another series of text from the earlier number.

[Harold please respond]

[Harold I need your help, please see me,]

[Harold, please, please,]