I remained silent and did not feel like talking.

Without saying a word, I packed my stuff and left home.

 

While sitting on the bus and thinking about how my parents treated me, I was deeply upset. The way they treated Steven was worlds apart from the way I was treated. I’m not a saint and can’t tolerate such unfairness!

They are the people closest to me in the world and my everything, but they only care about Steven. Though I’m their daughter, there’s no place in their heart for me!

I was staring out at the scenery flashing past the window with a heavy heart. My eyes reddened, but I tried to keep the tears from falling as I comforted myself.

 

After so many years, I should’ve gotten used to it, shouldn’t I? So I shouldn’t be sad!

After a few hours of bumpy journey, I finally arrived at the bus terminal. I got off the bus and looked at the crowded terminal. Being alone in the crowd gave me a sense of loneliness.

I had been working in this city for so many years in order to provide my parents a better life. Yet, no matter how hard I worked to support my family, they still did not appreciate me.

 

Feeling depressed, I decided to walk home by myself instead of calling Michael.

Though Birchwood was far away from the bus terminal, I just wanted to be alone.

 

After a long walk with my suitcase, I couldn’t feel my feet at all. Totally drained of energy, I was extremely worn out.

cab. Unfortunately, all the cabs were occupied, and

glanced at my watch and grew anxious as the time ticked

in front of me,

the car before me. Who’s this? And why is

I decided to walk down the road with my suitcase as I waited for a cab. At that moment, someone lowered the car window and stuck

defined brows slightly, and there was a

that familiar voice. When

didn’t call to

responded

early? Didn’t I ask you to call

of his car while walking toward me. He

met, I was so flustered that I did not

not forget about calling him; I refused to do so instead. Since I was in a grim

was afraid that you were busy, so I didn’t bother you!” I explained guiltily as my

piercing eyes. For some reason, I had a feeling he could always see through

that, he responded coldly,

icy tone in his

I lowered my head and did not dare

in!” Michael frowned and

car immediately as I thought he would be further angered if I refused

car before. After getting into his car, I glanced around curiously. Wow,

understand the rich. A car is just a means of transportation. Why in the world do they need so many of

us kept mum. The atmosphere grew tense with the awkward silence. I looked

cold and impassive face. I always felt that we

to find a topic, Michael broke the silence and asked, “Why did you come back earlier? Didn’t you say you would come

was calm and

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