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

glanced at my watch and grew anxious as

a Rolls-Royce approached and stopped in front of

the car before me. Who’s this? And

that the car stayed 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 out of the window. It was

brows slightly, and there was a hint

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

Michael here? I didn’t call to inform

here?” I responded awkwardly after keeping quiet for

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

and got out of his car while walking toward

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

to do so instead. Since I

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

piercing eyes. For some reason, I had a feeling

he responded coldly, “Is

icy tone in

my head and did not dare

in!” Michael frowned

got into his car immediately as I thought he would be further angered if

before. After getting into his car, I glanced around curiously. Wow, it’s so spacious and comfortable in here!

just a means of transportation. Why in the world do they need so

atmosphere grew tense with the awkward silence. I

when I stared at his cold and impassive face. I always felt that we had nothing

and asked, “Why did you come back earlier? Didn’t you say you would

was calm and

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