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 failed

at my watch and grew anxious as the time ticked

and stopped in front of

before me. Who’s this? And why

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

his defined brows slightly, and there was

my heart trembled upon hearing that familiar voice. When I

didn’t call to inform him that I had arrived,

are you here?” I responded awkwardly

ask you to

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

I was so flustered that I did not know how to reply to such a

I did not forget about calling him; I refused to do so instead. Since I was in a grim mood, I just wanted to be

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

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

he responded coldly, “Is

the icy tone in his

did not dare to look

in!” Michael frowned

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

seen him driving this car before. After getting into his car, I glanced around curiously. Wow, it’s

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

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

I could not even say a word when I stared at his cold and impassive face. I always felt that we

find a topic, Michael broke the silence and asked, “Why did you come

voice was

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