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.

all the cabs were occupied, and I failed to get one despite waiting

my watch and grew

Rolls-Royce approached and stopped in front of me,

before me. Who’s this? And why is it blocking

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 out of the window. It

slightly, and there was a hint

When I

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

I responded awkwardly after

Didn’t I ask you to call

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

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

refused to do so instead. Since I was in a

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

Michael looked straight at me with his piercing eyes. For some reason, I had a feeling he could always

coldly, “Is this your

could hear the icy tone

I lowered my head and did not dare to

in!” Michael frowned and

thought he would be further angered if I

into his car, I glanced around curiously. Wow, it’s so spacious and comfortable

Why in the world do they

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 topic of conversation

his cold and impassive face. I always felt that we had

I was struggling to find a topic, Michael broke the silence and asked, “Why did you come back

was calm

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