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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 conditions

over her. After all, she couldn't let Melody

some work at the office. I'll have Joe take you back to school later." Juan stood up, paused as if

why he brought up Jordan out

tried to recall what happened before she

dropped off

Jordan in class but found everyone except

called out from the classroom

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

Juan's sudden appearance had foiled

the Potter and Nichols families

were benefits to being Juan's wife,

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

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go upstairs." Carrie tugged at

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