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.

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

glanced at my watch and grew anxious as

stopped in front of me, letting

before me. Who’s this? And

down the road with my suitcase as I waited for a cab. At that moment, someone lowered the car window and stuck his head out of the

defined brows slightly, and there was

familiar voice. When I saw his

Michael here? I didn’t call to

are you here?” I responded awkwardly after keeping quiet for

ask you to call me after

the car door and got out of his car while walking toward

eyes met, I was so flustered that I did not know how to

refused to do so instead. Since I

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

me with his piercing eyes. For some reason, I had a feeling he could always see

he responded coldly,

icy tone in his

and did not dare to look him in

frowned and glared at

thought he would be further angered if I refused

I glanced around curiously. Wow, it’s

world do they need so many of them? It’s not like they can drive it all

mum. The atmosphere grew tense with the awkward silence. I looked out

say a word when I stared at his cold and impassive face. I always felt that we had

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

voice was

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