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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 in the

Arcane Academy had given Juan additional leverage over her. After all, she couldn't

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

brought up Jordan

recall what happened before she fainted, Perhaps, Jordan and

was dropped

see Jordan in class but found everyone

in," Randy called out from

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

but Juan's sudden appearance had foiled her

conflicts between the Potter and Nichols

being Juan's wife, but

her research when preparing for the postgraduate

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let's go upstairs."

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