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

glanced at my watch and grew anxious as the time

in front of me, letting

me. Who’s this?

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 car window and stuck his head out of the window.

defined brows slightly, and there was a hint

When I saw his handsome

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

why are you here?” I responded awkwardly after keeping quiet for

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

and got out of his car while walking toward

I did not know how to reply

not forget about calling him; I refused to do so instead. Since I was in a grim mood, I just

that you were busy, so I

some reason, I had a feeling he could always

that, he responded coldly,

icy tone

Right away, I lowered my head and did not

frowned and glared

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

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

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

both of us kept mum. The atmosphere grew tense with the awkward silence. I looked out the

his cold and impassive face. I always felt that we

find a topic, Michael broke the silence and asked, “Why did you come back earlier? Didn’t you say you would

voice was calm

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