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

at my watch and grew anxious as the

a Rolls-Royce approached and stopped in front of me, letting

curiously at the car before me. Who’s this? And

with my suitcase as I waited for a cab. At that moment, someone lowered the car window and

and there

When I saw his handsome face, my eyes widened

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

responded awkwardly

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

of his car while walking toward me.

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

refused to do so instead. Since I was in a grim mood, I just wanted to

that you were busy, so I didn’t bother you!”

with his piercing eyes. For some reason, I had a feeling

coldly, “Is this

the icy tone

I lowered my head and did not dare to look him in

in!” Michael frowned and

I got into his car immediately as I thought he would be further angered if I refused him on the

around curiously. Wow, it’s so spacious

of transportation. Why in the world do they need

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

say a word when I stared at his cold and impassive face. I

silence and asked, “Why did you come

was calm and

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