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.

hail a cab. Unfortunately, all the cabs were occupied, and I

glanced at my watch and grew

approached and stopped in front of me,

before me. Who’s this?

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

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

familiar voice. When I saw

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

here?” I responded awkwardly after keeping quiet

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

door and got out of his car while walking toward me. He looked

was so flustered that I did not know how to reply

to do so instead.

back earlier, but I was afraid that you were busy, so I didn’t bother you!” I explained guiltily as my expression

at me with his piercing eyes. For some reason,

responded coldly, “Is this

the icy tone in his

lowered my head and did

Michael frowned and glared at

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

around curiously.

of transportation. Why in the world do they need so many of them?

awkward silence. I looked out the window, wondering

when I stared at his cold and impassive face. I always felt that we had nothing to talk

the silence and asked, “Why did

voice was calm and

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