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.

by the roadside and wanted to hail a cab. Unfortunately, all the cabs were occupied, and

watch and grew anxious

and stopped in front of me, letting out

frowned, gazing curiously at the car before me. Who’s this?

I waited for a cab. At that moment, someone lowered the car window and stuck his head out of

there was

hearing that familiar voice. When I saw his handsome face, my

I didn’t call to inform him

are you here?” I responded awkwardly

Didn’t I ask you to call

got out of his car while walking toward me. He looked solemn in his pure black

I was so flustered that I did not know how

fact, I did not forget about calling him; I refused to do so

I was afraid that you were busy, so

his piercing eyes. For some reason, I had a feeling he could

he responded coldly,

hear the icy tone in his

lowered my head and did not dare to

Michael frowned and

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

seen him driving this car before. After getting into his car, I glanced around curiously. Wow, it’s so spacious and comfortable in here! Just how

transportation. Why in the world do they need so many

of us kept mum. The atmosphere grew tense with the awkward silence. I looked out the window, wondering if I should find a topic of conversation to ease the

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

was struggling to find a topic, Michael broke the silence and asked, “Why did you come back earlier? Didn’t you say

voice was

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