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.

to hail a cab. Unfortunately, all the cabs were occupied, and I

my watch and grew anxious as the time ticked

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

the car before me. Who’s this?

put, I decided 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

defined brows slightly, and there was a hint of surprise

heart trembled upon hearing that familiar voice. When I saw his

didn’t call to inform him that I had

I responded awkwardly after keeping quiet for

to call me after you had arrived? You

opened the car door and got out of his car while

I

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

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

his piercing eyes. For some reason,

he responded coldly,

the icy tone in his

my head and did not dare to look him in

Michael frowned and glared

he said so, I got into his car immediately as I thought he

never seen him driving this car before. After getting into his car, I glanced around curiously. Wow, it’s so spacious and

rich. A car is just a means of transportation. Why in the world do they need so many of them?

grew tense with the awkward silence. I looked out the window, wondering if I should find a topic of conversation

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

struggling to find a topic, Michael broke the silence and asked, “Why did you come back earlier? Didn’t you

voice was

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