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.

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

glanced at my watch and grew

stopped in front of me,

the car before me. Who’s

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

defined brows slightly, and there was

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

didn’t call to inform him that I

you here?” I responded

Didn’t I ask you to call me after you had arrived? You refused

of his car while walking toward

that I did

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

were busy, so I didn’t bother you!” I

For some reason, I had a feeling he could always see

coldly,

hear the icy tone in

my head and did not

in!” Michael frowned and glared

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

car, I glanced around curiously. Wow, it’s so spacious and comfortable in

rich. A car is just a means of transportation. Why in the world do they need so many of them? It’s not like they can

kept mum. The atmosphere grew tense with the awkward silence. I looked out the window, wondering if I should

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

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

was calm

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