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 failed to get one despite

my watch and grew

and stopped in front of me,

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

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

slightly, and there was a hint of surprise

heart trembled upon hearing that familiar voice. When I saw his handsome face, my eyes widened

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

I responded awkwardly after keeping quiet

you to call me after you had arrived? You refused to

car while walking toward me. He looked solemn in

our eyes met, I was so flustered that I did not

about calling him; I refused to do so instead. Since I was in a grim mood, I just wanted to be

were busy,

piercing eyes. For some reason, I had a

responded coldly, “Is this your

hear the icy tone

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

frowned

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

him driving this car before. After getting into his car, I glanced around curiously. Wow, it’s

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

atmosphere grew tense with the awkward silence. I

a word when I stared at his cold

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

was

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