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.

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

at my watch and grew anxious

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

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

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

He furrowed his defined brows slightly, and there was a hint

familiar voice. When

I didn’t call to inform him that I had arrived, did

you here?” I responded awkwardly after keeping

ask you to call me after you had arrived? You

car while walking toward me. He looked solemn in his pure black

was so flustered that I did

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

that you were busy, so I didn’t bother you!” I

Michael looked straight at me with his piercing eyes. For some reason, I had a feeling

that, he responded coldly, “Is

hear the icy tone in his

head and did not dare to look him

Michael frowned and glared at

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

him driving this car before. After getting into his car, I glanced around curiously. Wow, it’s so spacious and comfortable in here! Just

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

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

a word when I stared at his cold and impassive

asked, “Why did you come

voice was calm

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