Chapter 37

Jordan frowned, turning to see Juan holding an umbrella. Apart from his brother, few in Seamar City commanded such a presence. “Juan?” Jordan snorted. “Why should I listen to you?”

“Because I’m her husband,” Juan replied, his deep eyes carrying a dangerous glint. Jordan froze. Juan tossed the umbrella aside and took Debra from Jordan’s arms. Joe raised an umbrella and followed closely behind. Jordan remained dazed. He couldn’t believe Debra was Juan’s wife.

In the hospital room, Debra stirred awake to the same gloomy, rainy weather. She vaguely remembered being stopped by Jordan at the entrance of Building #2 but had no idea what happened afterward. Debra struggled to sit up and saw Juan sleeping on his hand.

“Ms. Frazier, you’re awake,” Joe entered the room carrying a briefcase. Juan opened his eyes and saw Debra awake. Debra looked at his tired face, asking, “You brought me to this hospital?”

Juan didn’t respond. Joe took out a laptop and handed it to him. “Mr. Nichols went to the school this morning to find you. You fainted, and he gave up his meeting to stay with you,” Joe explained.

“Your services are not needed. Go,” Juan said. His tone was flat, but Debra sensed the underlying anger. She asked, “Why did you go to my school?”

“When a husband can’t reach his wife, he has to find her in person,” Juan replied sternly. Only then did Debra remember hanging up on Juan’s call last night. She explained, “I wasn’t feeling well last night, so…”

“So you hung up on me just like that?” Juan interrupted. Debra didn’t argue; it was inappropriate to hang up on him.

“Give me your address. I’ll have someone move your things back,” Juan said.

Debra frowned. “Juan, we agreed not to interfere with each other.”

“Can you take care of yourself living alone?” Juan asked.

“I can.”

“Is this how you take care of yourself?”

Debra was speechless. “I just tend to catch colds during seasonal changes. I didn’t expect it to be so serious this time.”

“This is not a negotiation.”

“Juan…”

“Debra!” He cut her off. “Are you trying to talk back now?”

“Attending Arcane Academy was my decision. We’re in a business marriage. I’ll be a dignified Mrs. Nichols in public, but you can’t interfere and jeopardize my interests.”

“A business marriage?” Juan narrowed his eyes. So, that’s how she viewed their marriage.

“Isn’t it?” Debra replied. They had been nothing more than a nominal couple.

Juan took a deep breath. “Fine, I can let you live outside, but only when your studies keep you busy. Other times, I’ll have Joe pick you up and take you home. It’s unseemly for Mrs. Nichols to live elsewhere. If you don’t want Grandma to find out, do as I say.”

Debra wanted to argue, but he added, “Period!”

Chapter 38