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.

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

grew anxious as

approached and stopped in front

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

road with my suitcase as I waited for a cab.

and there was a hint of surprise in his

When I saw his handsome face, my eyes

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

why are you here?” I responded awkwardly

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

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

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

refused to do so instead. Since I was in

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

piercing eyes. For some reason, I

that, he responded coldly,

icy tone in his

and did not dare

in!” Michael frowned and glared

immediately as I thought he

around curiously. Wow, it’s so spacious and comfortable in

in the world do they need so many of them? It’s not like they can drive it

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

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

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

was calm

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