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 were occupied, and I failed to

grew anxious as

approached and stopped in

before me. Who’s this? And why is it blocking my

suitcase as I waited for a cab. At that moment, someone lowered

there was a hint of surprise

When I saw his handsome face, my eyes

I didn’t call to

are you here?” I responded awkwardly after keeping quiet

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

got out of his car while walking toward me. He

that I did not know how to reply to

forget about calling him; I refused to do so instead. Since I was

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

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

responded coldly, “Is

could hear the icy

head and did not dare

Michael frowned

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

into his car, I glanced around curiously. Wow,

transportation. Why in the world do they need so

tense with the awkward silence. I looked out

not even say a word when I stared at his cold and impassive face. I always felt that we had nothing

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

voice was calm and

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