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

my watch and grew

stopped in front of me, letting out

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

my suitcase as I waited for a cab.

He furrowed his defined brows slightly, and there

upon hearing that familiar voice. When

call to inform him that I had arrived,

you here?” I responded awkwardly after

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

of his car while walking toward me. He looked

I was so flustered that I did not

to do so instead. Since I was

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

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

that, he responded coldly, “Is this

hear the icy tone

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

in!” Michael frowned and glared

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

glanced around curiously. Wow,

car is just a means of transportation. Why in the world do they

in the car, both of us kept mum. The atmosphere grew tense with the awkward silence. I looked out

his cold and impassive face. I always felt that we

and asked, “Why

was calm and

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