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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."

might be

all, she couldn't let Melody know she was studying there.

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

he brought up Jordan out of

to recall what happened before she fainted, Perhaps, Jordan and

the afternoon, Debra was dropped off at school

see Jordan in class

in," Randy called out from

a seat in the back. She had planned to

rapport, but Juan's sudden appearance

conflicts between the Potter and Nichols

were benefits to being Juan's wife, but the

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

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let's go upstairs."

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