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.

a cab. Unfortunately, all the cabs were occupied, and I failed to get one despite waiting

my watch and grew anxious

approached and stopped in front of me, letting

car before me. Who’s this?

the 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

defined brows slightly, and there was a hint

that familiar voice. When I saw his

Michael here? I didn’t call to inform

you here?” I responded

early? Didn’t I ask you to call me

got out of his car while walking toward

eyes met, I was so flustered that I did not know

did not forget about calling him; I refused to do so

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

For some reason, I had a feeling

coldly, “Is this your

could hear the icy tone in

head and did not dare to look him in the

Michael frowned and glared

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

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

means of transportation. Why in the world do they need so many of them? It’s

both of us kept mum. The atmosphere grew tense with the awkward silence. I looked out the window, wondering if I should find a

at his cold and impassive face. I always felt that we

and asked, “Why did you come back earlier? Didn’t you say you would come back

voice was calm and

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