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.

stood by the roadside and wanted to hail a cab. Unfortunately, all the cabs were occupied, and I

watch and grew anxious as the time

and stopped in

at the car before me. Who’s this? And why is it blocking my

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

there was a hint

When I saw his handsome face,

Michael here? I didn’t call to inform him that I

responded awkwardly after keeping

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

his car while

our eyes met, I was so flustered that I did not know how to

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

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

For some reason, I had a feeling he

that, he responded coldly, “Is

the icy

and did not dare to look him in

Michael frowned and glared

into his car immediately as I thought he would be further angered if

his car, I glanced around curiously. Wow, it’s so spacious and comfortable in here! Just how many cars does he

is just a means of transportation. Why in the world do they need so many of them? It’s not like they

of us kept mum. The atmosphere grew tense with the awkward silence. I looked out the window, wondering if

word when I stared at his cold and impassive face.

silence and asked, “Why did you come back earlier? Didn’t you say

voice was calm

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