Chapter 135

I threw on some clothes and got out of bed. By the dim light, I saw the iron gate was nearly deformed from the pounding outside; it seemed the person would break in any moment. Nervous and fearful, I quickly found a wooden stick and shouted at the door, “Who is it? If you knock again, I’ll call the police.”

“Ralda, open the door, it’s your brother.”

Stunned, I wondered how it could be Quentin. Why would he be running back in the middle of the night? Was Reynaldo harming him? Thinking this, I hurried to open the door.

However, as I opened it slightly, a powerful force flung it wide open. A tall figure burst in, radiating a terrifying aura and chilling coldness. I trembled, staring at him—it was Reynaldo! I recoiled, stammering, “H-How…how is it you? Where’s Quentin? Where is Quentin?”

“Are you my brother?” Reynaldo chuckled lightly.

Two men dragged Quentin in. I saw at once that he was covered in injuries. I exploded, shouting, “Reynaldo, what are you doing? How dare you hurt Quentin!”

“So, you dared to escape? To hide?” Reynaldo laughed menacingly. In the dim light, he resembled a cruel, bloodthirsty demon.

Furious and trembling, I lunged at him, ready to fight. He grabbed my neck, sneering coldly, “Do you really think you can escape my grasp?”

“What on earth do you want?” I shouted hoarsely.

He smiled slyly. “I didn’t want to do anything. I just wanted to teach you a lesson, to make sure you remember the consequences of defying me!” He looked at Quentin and gestured to his two henchmen. “Beat them up hard!”

“No!” I screamed in terror, sitting bolt upright.

The room was dark. I sat dazed on the bed until a cool breeze from the window made me shiver. Then I realized I’d just had a nightmare.

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Thinking about the nightmare, my body trembled uncontrollably. I curled up in my blanket, wrapping myself tightly, but still felt cold and scared. Would Reynaldo really have gone after Quentin, hurt him?

I grabbed my phone; it was already 6:00 AM. I quickly called Quentin. He sounded sleepy. “What’s up, Ralda? Why aren’t you sleeping this early?” He yawned.

I nervously asked, “Reynaldo didn’t bother you, did he?”

“No, he just asked about your news yesterday and hasn’t contacted me since.”

“Oh…” I replied blankly, feeling anxious.

Quentin asked, “Ralda, what happened?”

“It’s nothing, I just had a nightmare.”

“Ah, dreams are backwards.”

“Brother, as long as you’re fine, it’s all good. If Reynaldo causes any trouble for you or our parents, you must let me know.”

“I knew it, that man isn’t that scary, don’t be so suspicious.”

I pursed my lips, remembering Reynaldo from my dream; my heart still pounded heavily.

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Once awake, I couldn’t fall back asleep. I stayed awake until dawn. When I went out for breakfast, I looked at the job advertisements. There was a recruitment board at the bus stop; it was full of postings for factory workers, mostly for three-shift work. I chose a few that didn't require nights, photographed them, and planned to inquire later.

“Sister?”

Just as I finished taking pictures, I heard Trevin’s voice behind me. I was startled and turned around. I saw Trevin and his mother walking toward me.

Trevin excitedly told his mother, “I said that looked like a girl from afar, and you said it wasn’t.”

His mother smiled broadly. “Yes, yes, it was you with your keen eye who spotted this beautiful young lady at first sight.”

I smiled awkwardly, thanked them for the food they’d brought recently, and asked why they weren’t at work today.

Trevin said, “We have the day off.”