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.

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

watch and grew anxious as the time

a Rolls-Royce approached and stopped in

me. Who’s this? And

a cab.

there was

familiar voice. When I saw his handsome face,

didn’t call to inform him that I

why are you here?” I responded awkwardly after keeping quiet for a

you to call me after you had arrived?

while walking toward me. He looked

our eyes met, I was so flustered that I did not know

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

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

Michael looked straight at me with his piercing eyes. For some reason, I had a feeling he could always see through my

that, he responded coldly, “Is this your

icy

away, I lowered my head and did

Michael frowned and glared

he said so, I got into his car immediately as I thought he would be further angered if I refused

around curiously. Wow, it’s so spacious

never understand the rich. A car is just a means of transportation. Why in the world do they need so many

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

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

“Why did you

was calm and

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