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.

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

grew anxious as the

Rolls-Royce approached and stopped in front of me,

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

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.

brows slightly, and there was a

When I saw his handsome face,

to inform him that I had arrived,

responded awkwardly after keeping

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

door and got out of his car while walking toward me. He looked solemn in his pure black

I was so flustered that I did not know how to reply to

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

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

with his piercing eyes. For some reason, I had a feeling he could always see through

coldly,

hear the icy tone in his

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

in!” Michael frowned

I thought he would be further angered if I

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

transportation. Why in the world do

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

I stared at his cold and impassive face. I always felt that we had nothing

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

was calm and

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