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.

cab. Unfortunately, all the cabs were occupied, and I failed to get one

glanced at my watch and grew anxious

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

gazing curiously at the car before me. Who’s this? And why is it

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

brows slightly, and there was a hint of surprise in

hearing that familiar voice. When I saw his handsome face, my eyes widened in

to inform him that I had arrived, did

why are you here?” I responded awkwardly

come back so early? Didn’t I ask you to call me after

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

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

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

that you were busy, so I didn’t bother you!” I explained guiltily as my expression

piercing eyes. For some reason, I had

that, he responded coldly, “Is

icy tone

Right away, I lowered my head and did

in!” Michael frowned

as I thought he would be further angered if I refused

into his car, I glanced around curiously. Wow, it’s so spacious and comfortable in here! Just how many cars does he

is just a means of transportation. Why in the world do they need so many of them? It’s

The atmosphere grew tense with the awkward silence. I looked out the window, wondering if I should find a topic of conversation to ease

a word when I stared at his cold and impassive

topic, Michael broke the silence and asked, “Why

was calm

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