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.

roadside and wanted to hail a cab. Unfortunately, all the

at my watch and grew anxious as the time ticked

in front of

car before me. Who’s this? And why

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

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

trembled upon hearing that familiar voice. When I saw

to inform him that I

why are you here?” I responded awkwardly after keeping

Didn’t I ask you to call me after

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

so flustered that I

him; I refused to do so instead. Since

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

For some reason, I had

that, he responded coldly, “Is

could hear the icy

Right away, I lowered my head and did not dare to look him in

frowned

got into his car immediately as I thought he would be further angered if I refused him on the

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

do they need so many of

mum. The atmosphere grew tense with the awkward silence. I

I could not even say a word when I stared at his cold and impassive face.

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

voice was calm and

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