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.

and wanted to hail a cab. Unfortunately, all the cabs were occupied, and I failed to get one

at my watch and grew anxious as the time

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

at the car before me. Who’s this?

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

brows slightly, and there was

familiar voice. When I saw his handsome face, my

to inform him

why are you here?” I responded awkwardly after

Didn’t I ask you to call me after you had arrived?

and got out of his car while walking toward

that I

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

busy, so I didn’t bother you!” I explained guiltily as my

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

responded coldly, “Is

icy tone

head and did not dare

Michael frowned and glared

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

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

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

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

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

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

voice was calm

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