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.

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

and grew

a Rolls-Royce approached and stopped in front of me, letting

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

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

defined brows slightly, and there was a hint of surprise

heart trembled upon hearing that familiar voice. When I saw his handsome face,

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

here?” I responded awkwardly after

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

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

that I did

about calling him; I refused to do so instead. Since I was

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

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

that, he responded coldly, “Is this your

could hear the icy tone

away, I lowered my head and did not

frowned and glared

he said so, I got into his car immediately as I thought

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

of transportation. Why in the world do they need so

sitting in the 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

at his cold and

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

voice was

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