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.

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

my watch and grew

stopped in front of

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

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

his defined brows slightly, and there was a hint of surprise in

hearing that familiar voice. When I saw his handsome face, my eyes widened

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

responded awkwardly after

you to call me after you had arrived? You refused to listen, didn’t

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

met, I was so flustered that I did not

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

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

with his piercing eyes. For some

responded coldly, “Is this

the icy tone in his

and did not dare to look him

frowned and glared at

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

had never seen him driving this car before. After getting into his car, I glanced around curiously. Wow, it’s so spacious and comfortable in here! Just how many cars does

well, I’ll never understand the rich. A car is just a means of transportation. Why in the world do they need so many

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

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

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

voice was calm

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