The bodyguards wisely retreated, seeing Juan's cold expression.

Debra finally relaxed. Juan stepped closer, his hand brushing lightly against her forehead.

"You're burning up. What happened?"

"Why don't you ask your dear aunt? She stirred up quite the storm here."

The house was in disarray, and Debra felt helpless about the disturbance. "I'll take care of it."

"I know. I wasn't planning to get involved."

She tried to stand up, but the moment she rose, a wave of dizziness hit her.

In that haze, she thought she heard someone calling out to her. Juan rushed forward and caught her just before she collapsed, but the next second, she was lifted into another set of arms. "No need to trouble yourself, Mr. Nichols. I've got a girlfriend."

Marion's voice was steady as he cradled Debra close, not even sparing Juan a glance.

"Stop!"

on the unconscious Debra, now safely

mocking smile, he said, "Your girlfriend? Is this how you protect her? By letting her get bullied while you stand

anyone," Marion retorted. "And if I'm not mistaken, the ones causing her trouble were from your family." Juan clenched his jaw, left

cleared his throat. "Uh, look, everyone's just trying to help out here. Mr. Nichols, she's sick right now. Our place is a bit more comfortable, and we

well stay

mess."

house, which had been thoroughly trashed. If they didn't start cleaning soon, no one would be able to live

"I'll take care of

left a bad taste. in Juan's mouth. Even though he knew it was safer for Debra to be with Marion, the thought didn't

trouble, more was bound to come, and at least Marion could protect

his car, his hand brushing over her

up, almost 102 degrees

should've been on that show

shrugging off his jacket and draping it

pale she looked, he added, "Call William. Tell him to get ready with some

for when

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