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.

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

my watch and grew anxious

approached and stopped in

gazing curiously at the car before me. Who’s

I waited for a cab. At that moment, someone lowered the car window and stuck his head out of

furrowed his defined brows slightly, and there was a hint

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

I didn’t call to inform him that I

are you here?” I responded

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

his car while walking toward me. He looked solemn

that I

calling him; I refused to do so instead. Since I

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

his piercing eyes. For some reason, I had a

he responded coldly, “Is this your

hear the icy

Right away, I lowered my head and did not dare to look him in

Michael frowned and

said so, I got into his car immediately as I thought

never seen him driving this car before. After getting into his car, I glanced around curiously. Wow, it’s so spacious and comfortable in

is just a means of transportation. Why in the world do they need so many of them? It’s not like they can

sitting in the car, both of us kept mum. The atmosphere grew tense with the awkward silence. I looked out the window, wondering if

I could not even say a word when I stared at his cold and impassive face. I

struggling to find a topic, Michael broke the silence and asked, “Why did you

voice was calm and

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