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.

Unfortunately, all the cabs were occupied, and I failed to

at my watch and grew anxious

and stopped in front of me,

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

as I waited for a cab. At that moment, someone lowered

slightly, and there was

hearing that familiar voice. When

didn’t call to inform him that

here?” I responded awkwardly after keeping quiet

you to call me after you had arrived? You refused to

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

so flustered that I did not know how to reply

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

but I was afraid that you were busy, so I didn’t bother you!” I explained

piercing eyes. For some reason,

he responded coldly, “Is this your

hear the icy tone in

my head and did not dare to look him

Michael frowned

thought he would be further angered if I refused him on

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

I’ll never understand the rich. A car is just a means of transportation. Why in the world do they need so many of them? It’s not like they can drive it all together at

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

stared at his cold and impassive face. I always felt

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

was calm

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