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.

by the roadside and wanted to hail a cab. Unfortunately, all the cabs were occupied,

glanced at my watch and grew anxious

stopped in

me. Who’s this? And why is it

with my suitcase as I waited for a cab.

and there was a

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

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

responded awkwardly after keeping quiet

ask you to call me after you

got out of his car while walking toward me. He

our eyes met, I was so flustered that I did

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

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

piercing eyes. For some reason, I had

coldly,

hear the icy tone

Right away, I lowered my head and did

frowned and

I got into his car immediately as I thought he would be

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

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

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 to ease the

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

was struggling to find a topic, Michael broke the silence and asked, “Why did you come back earlier? Didn’t you say

voice was calm

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