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.

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

and grew anxious

stopped in front of me, letting

the car before me. Who’s this?

my suitcase as I waited for a cab. At that moment, someone lowered the car window and stuck his head

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

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

didn’t call to inform him

why are you here?” I responded awkwardly after keeping

come back so early? Didn’t I ask you to call me after you

his car while walking toward

flustered that I did not know how to

forget about calling him; I refused to do so instead. Since I was in a grim mood, I just wanted to

but I was afraid that you were busy,

me with his piercing eyes. For some reason, I had

responded coldly, “Is this your

could hear the icy tone in his

head and did not dare

frowned and glared at

his car immediately as I thought he would

into his car, I glanced around curiously. Wow, it’s so spacious and comfortable in here! Just how many cars does he

car is just a means of transportation. Why in the world do they need so many of them? It’s not like they can drive it all together at

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

word when I stared at his cold and impassive face. I always

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

voice was calm

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