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.

a cab. Unfortunately, all the cabs were occupied, and I failed to get

glanced at my watch and grew anxious as the time ticked

a Rolls-Royce approached and stopped in front of me, letting

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

decided to walk 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 of the window.

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

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

Michael here? I didn’t call to inform him that I had arrived,

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

you come back so early? Didn’t I ask you to call

opened the car door and got out of his car while walking toward

that I did not

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

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

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

he responded coldly, “Is this

icy tone in

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

frowned and

so, I got into his car immediately as I thought he

After getting into his car, I glanced around curiously. Wow, it’s so spacious

is just a means of transportation. Why in the world do they need so many of them? It’s not like they can drive it all together at the same

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

his cold and impassive face. I always felt

topic, Michael broke the silence and asked, “Why did you

voice was

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