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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

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

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

know why he brought up

happened before she

afternoon, Debra was dropped off at school by

in class

come in," Randy called out from the

the back. She had planned to get Jordan's attention and

rapport, but Juan's sudden appearance had foiled

conflicts between the Potter and Nichols

Juan's wife, but the

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

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go upstairs."

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