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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 conditions in

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

some work at the office. I'll have Joe take you back to school later." Juan

didn't know why he brought up Jordan out of

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

dropped off at school

Jordan in class but found everyone

come in," Randy called out from the classroom

seat in the back. She had planned to

but Juan's sudden

between the Potter and Nichols

wife, but the

done her research when preparing for

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upstairs." Carrie

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