Chapter 38

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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.”

Debra continued smiling.

“Not for now.”

implied there might be

she couldn’t let Melody know she was studying there. That old lady was a

at the office. I’ll have Joe take you back to school later.”

know why he brought

what happened before she fainted, Perhaps, Jordan and Juan had

was dropped off

expected to see Jordan in class but found everyone

called out

in the back. She had planned to get Jordan’s attention

rapport, but Juan’s sudden appearance had foiled her

conflicts between the Potter and Nichols families

benefits to being Juan’s wife, but the

deliberately approached the classroom. She had done

all the postgraduates

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Chapter 38

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