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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."

there might be more

she couldn't let Melody know she was studying there. That old lady was a tough

I'll have Joe take you back to school later." Juan stood up, paused as if remembering something, and added, "Stay away from

didn't know why he brought up Jordan out

to recall what happened before she

Debra was dropped off at school

expected to see Jordan in

come in," Randy called out

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

rapport, but Juan's sudden appearance

conflicts between the Potter and Nichols families were

Juan's wife, but the disadvantages

research when preparing for the postgraduate

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upstairs." Carrie

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