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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

additional leverage over her. After all, she couldn't let Melody know she was studying there. That old

to school later."

he brought up Jordan out of the

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

was dropped off

to see Jordan in class but found everyone

called out

the back. She had

sudden appearance had foiled

Potter

being Juan's wife, but the

done her research when preparing for the postgraduate entrance exams. These days, all the

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go upstairs." Carrie tugged

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