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.

the roadside and wanted to hail a cab. Unfortunately, all the cabs were occupied, and I failed

and grew anxious as

a Rolls-Royce approached and stopped in front of

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

down the road with my suitcase as I waited for a cab. At that moment, someone lowered the car window

furrowed his defined brows slightly, and there was a hint

voice. When

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

here?” I responded awkwardly after keeping quiet for a

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

while

flustered that I did not know how to reply to such a

refused to do so instead. Since

were busy, so I didn’t bother you!” I

with his piercing eyes. For some reason, I

responded coldly, “Is this

the icy tone in

did not

in!” Michael frowned and glared

his car immediately as I thought he would

I glanced around curiously. Wow, it’s so spacious and comfortable in here! Just how

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

in the car, both of us kept 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

and asked, “Why did you come

was calm and

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