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.

the cabs were occupied, and I failed to get one despite waiting for

watch and grew anxious as the time ticked

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

curiously at the car before me. Who’s

car stayed put, I decided to walk down the road with my suitcase as I waited for a

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

trembled upon hearing that familiar voice. When I saw his

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

responded

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

door and got out of his car while walking toward

I was so flustered that I did not know how to reply to such

to do so instead. Since

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

looked straight at me with his piercing eyes. For some reason,

responded coldly, “Is

icy tone

did not

in!” Michael frowned

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

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

transportation. Why in the world do they need so many of them? It’s not like they can drive it

the car, both 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 stared at his cold and impassive face. I always felt that we

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

voice was calm

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