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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."

be more

Arcane Academy had given Juan additional leverage over her. After all, she couldn't let Melody know she was studying there. That old lady was a tough nut

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

why he brought up Jordan out of

recall what happened before she fainted,

dropped off

had expected to see Jordan in class

called out

took a seat in the back.

rapport, but Juan's sudden appearance had

the Potter and Nichols families were

benefits to being Juan's wife, but the disadvantages

Shelia deliberately approached the classroom. She had done her research when preparing for the postgraduate entrance exams. These

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let's go upstairs." Carrie

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