Chapter 175

“Esmeralda, I have nothing to do right now, let me help you.”

“No need.”

I took the brick from his hand and said lightly, “I’m almost done, so you should go home quickly.”

“It’s okay, Esmeralda. Let me help you. You sit and rest.”

“I said no need!” I spoke in a low, heavy tone.

Trevin stared blankly and asked, “Esmeralda, what… what happened to you?”

Well, it’s no wonder he was surprised. I recalled my initial affection for him and my aunt; even though they acted excessively, I never spoke to them so harshly. But now, I needed to make things clear. Otherwise, everyone would think we were romantically involved. Reynaldo would also think I was a fraud.

I said indifferently, “I have no relationship with you. Please don’t spread rumors among your colleagues; it will damage my reputation.”

Secondly, the person who failed to seduce the boss last time and was kicked out by his bodyguard is your mother, not me!”

“You, you’re talking nonsense!” Trevin exclaimed excitedly. “My mom is not that kind of person.”

“Believe it or not, you can ask your mom,” I said expressionlessly.

Trevin looked anxious. He grabbed my arm, saying, “Esmeralda, don’t be like this. It’s all my fault. Please don’t be angry?”

I withdrew my hand indifferently. “I’ve made it clear I’m married with children. Please don’t bother me, and especially don’t ruin my reputation, okay?”

Originally, I thought we could be neighbors, friends, but I didn’t expect you to become so excessive. After this, we have nothing to do with each other. We should treat each other as strangers.

“No, Esmeralda…” Trevin became completely anxious, trying to pull me.

I quickly stepped back. “Please be careful; this construction site is busy. Watch out for gossip.”

Trevin reluctantly withdrew his hand. He looked at me with a complex expression. “Esmeralda, I’m sorry. I didn’t realize I caused you so much trouble. I’m truly sorry.”

Chapter 175

I didn’t speak, just looked at him faintly.

He continued, “You say you’re married, but I don’t believe it. The child is a result of premarital pregnancy, right?”

I never had ill intentions. I just wanted to take care of you and your child, but you refused me, so I told people you were my girlfriend.

“Esmeralda, I’m sorry, I was wrong. I won’t speak like that anymore.”

I said lightly, “It’s okay, as long as you don’t speak out of turn in the future. Let’s keep our distance, like strangers, to avoid misunderstandings.”

“Okay, I’ll do as you say,” Trevin said, looking at me.

I nodded. “It’s okay, you can go home after work. You don’t need to help here.”

Trevin looked at me quietly. I was too lazy to say anything more; everything needed to be said had been said. I turned around and continued picking up bricks, but I didn’t see the sinister smile that flashed in Trevin’s eyes.

After a while, Trevin said, “Well, I’m going back now, Esmeralda. Take care of yourself.”

“Um.” I responded without lifting my head.

I didn’t breathe a sigh of relief until he left.

Chapter 135

This time, I had a falling out with him, and I hope he won’t speak out of turn again.

I finished moving the remaining bricks around eight o’clock. The sky had already turned completely dark. There was no overtime work today, but many people stayed overnight, so it wasn’t a problem being at the construction site so late.

I leaned back in my chair and faintly seemed to see Reynaldo. I couldn’t help but sit up straight and look carefully. It was indeed him. He leaned against a streetlamp, gazing at me eerily, like a dark night ghost. It was difficult for him; he was still at the construction site so late just to see me in a miserable state.