NovelBookChapter 214 +25 BONUS Debra's resolve remained unshakable. Even as the three-month deadline loomed, she knew she would never accept Juan. This bet was destined to end in his defeat.
"I made mistakes and caused misunderstandings. But givea chance, Debra. Lettry to be a good husband. I truly love you," he said.
In that fleeting moment, Debra saw a glimpse of the boy she once knew reflected in Juan's eyes Perhaps Juan had long forgotten the boy he used to be, but Debra hadn't. She couldn't forget the boy who had squatted down beside her, taken her hand, and walked with her down that road. "Alright, I'll give you this chance," she said. "But no matter what you do, you'll end up losing." Juan, however, seemed not to hear the warning in her words. A smile spread across his face, as if her agreement alone was a victory.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtDebra pushed his hands away. "I'm tired. You can go now." "Grandma's here," Juan reasoned. "Where do you wantto go?" During her absence, Juan had already moved into their shared bedroom. The room was filled with remnants of her life, echoes of a twhen she would wait for him to chome, night after night. Juan's gaze drifted towards the double bed, his intent clear.
Debra's brow furrowed in disapproval. "I don't have the habit of sleeping with you." "I won't touch you," Juan assured her. "It's just a way to avoid Grandma's scrutiny." Debra glanced at the bed and then the sofa. "You can sleep on the sofa," A flicker of disappointment crossed Juan's face, but he complied without argument. He moved the pillows from the bed to the sofa and found a thin blanket to cover himself.
Seeing his compliance, Debra got into bed.
"Let's keep our distance tonight. Don't ccloser than three steps." "Okay." "Except in front of Grandma, let's live our own lives and not inquire about each other's activities." "Okay." It was the first tthey had shared a room, and Debra felt a sense of profound unease. Sleep eluded her, and she spent the night tossing and turning. When morning finally came, she found Juan already awake, the pillows neatly returned to the bed, and a blanket draped over her.
As he leaned in to adjust the blanket, Debra suddenly grabbed his hand. Juan froze, the wariness in her eyes cutting through him like a knife.
"I'm just covering you with a blanket," he explained.
Debra's tension eased slightly, but the ghosts of her past lingered. She had seen the darker side of Juan, 1/2 +25 BONUS Chapter 214
the man who had allowed her to die on the operating table and had m removed all A-type blood from the hospital. It was an act of cold-blooded cruelty that she could not forget or forgive.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Sorry, I was just..." Debra began, searching for an explanation that wouldn't come.
Juan spared her the effort. "Get up. Grandma has already made breakfast."
Debra frowned, puzzled. Melody wasn't known for her culinary skills, and Sophie shouldn't have arrived yet. Before she could voice her confusion, a knock sounded at the door. "Cin," she said.
The door swung open to reveal a young, fresh-faced maid. She looked to be around eighteen nineteen, her clean and simple appearance radiating an aura of purity and innocence. Debra understood immediately. This RULE #1 choose married women They have reason to keep things secret, as do you.
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