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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

at Arcane Academy had given Juan additional leverage over her. After all, she couldn't let Melody know she was studying there.

school later." Juan

why he brought up Jordan

recall what happened before she fainted,

afternoon, Debra was dropped off at school by

in class but found everyone

Randy called out from the

snapped back and took a seat in the back. She had

rapport, but Juan's sudden appearance

between the Potter and Nichols families were

to being Juan's wife, but the disadvantages were just

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

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let's go upstairs." Carrie tugged at

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