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.

Unfortunately, all the cabs were occupied, and I failed to get one

and grew anxious as

in front

me. Who’s this? And why is it

I waited for a cab. At that moment, someone lowered the car window and stuck

and there was a hint of surprise in his

that familiar voice. When I saw his handsome face, my eyes widened in

is Michael here? I didn’t call to inform him that I had arrived, did

responded awkwardly

Didn’t I ask you to call me after you had arrived? You refused to listen, didn’t

got out of his car while walking toward me. He looked solemn in his pure

so flustered that I did

I did not forget about calling him; I refused to do so instead. Since I

earlier, but I was afraid that you were busy, so I didn’t bother you!” I

with his piercing eyes. For some

coldly, “Is this

icy tone

my head and did not dare to look him in

Michael frowned and glared

his car immediately as I thought he would be further

this car before. After getting into his car, I glanced around curiously. Wow, it’s so spacious and comfortable in here! Just how many

Why in the world do they need so many of them? It’s not like they can

kept mum. The atmosphere grew tense with the awkward silence. I looked out the window, wondering if I should find a topic of

word when I stared at his cold and impassive face. I always felt that we had nothing to

Michael broke the silence and asked, “Why did you

voice was

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