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The look in Juan's eyes made Debra realize there was no point in protesting anymore.

If she continued to challenge him, he could force her to go home today.

Debra took a deep breath.

A wise woman knew when to yield, and sometimes patience was the best strategy.

"Alright," Debra said. "I'll be home at least twice a week Is that okay?"

"Three times," he countered.

Debra was about to get angry but held back at his gaze.

Being a graduate student at Arcane Academy wasn't overly demanding academically, and going home three times a week wasn't an insurmountable issue. Juan must have consulted the principal. Debra adjusted her attitude and forced a smile at Juan Three times it is. Anything else, Mr. Nichols?" "You must come home whenever I call. Joe will escort you."

Taking another deep breath, Debra continued smiling. "No problem. Anything else?"

""Not for now."

implied there might be more

Arcane Academy had given Juan additional leverage over her. After all, she couldn't let Melody know she was

to school later." Juan stood up, paused as if remembering something, and added, "Stay away from

why he brought up Jordan out of

recall what happened before she fainted, Perhaps, Jordan and Juan had

the afternoon, Debra was dropped off

expected to see Jordan in class but

come in," Randy called out

and took a seat in the back. She had planned to get Jordan's

sudden appearance had

conflicts between the Potter and

Juan's wife,

her research when preparing for the postgraduate entrance exams.

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go upstairs." Carrie

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