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.

all the cabs were

grew

stopped in front of me, letting out

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

decided to walk down the road with my suitcase as I waited for a cab.

slightly, and there was a hint of surprise in his

that familiar voice. When I saw his handsome

call to inform him that I had arrived,

you here?” I responded awkwardly after keeping quiet

did you come back so early? Didn’t I ask you to call me after you had arrived? You refused to

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

met, I was so flustered that I did not know how to reply to

I refused to do so instead. Since I was in a grim mood, I just

earlier, but I was afraid that you were busy, so

with his piercing eyes. For some reason, I had a feeling he

responded coldly,

hear the icy

I lowered my head and did

Michael frowned and glared

thought he would be further angered if I refused him on

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

of transportation. Why in the world do they need so

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

I could not even say a word when I stared at his cold and impassive face. I always felt that we had nothing to talk

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

was calm

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