NovelEnglishChapter 97 The Nichols family had always upheld strict discipline, and Juan was raised by Melody. He didn't even. dare to dodge now, Melody's strikes were fierce, and Juan's body was soon covered in bruises.
Debra watched impassively as Juan gritted his teeth and silently endured it.
Melody didn't stop until the cane broke. "Will you apologize now?" Juan remained silent.
Debra knew his stubborn nature. If he was still holding out after being beaten this badly, it meant he had no intention of apologizing.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe intervened, saying, "Grandma, please take it easy. I don't blJuan. Let's call a doctor to check on him." Debra put on a gracious act, which cooled Melody's temper somewhat.
Melody knew Juan's personality too well.
Getting him to apologize was mission impossible.
Melody had just put on a show to make Debra feel better.
She patted Debra's hand and said, "Don't worry. I'll keep him in check, and I promise you, that woman will never set foot in our house again. You're the only hostess here." Debra smiled in response.
Kneeling on the floor, Juan shot Debra a cold glance.
It was already dark. Melody instructed Joe to call a doctor and then left.
Debra leisurely sipped tea on the sofa. Juan got up from the floor, his voice laced with disdain. "Have you had enough of your act?" Debra stayed silent.
Juan continued, "You threatenedwith divorce and then tricked Grandma into kicking Shelia out. You're so smart. I underestimated you before!" "Whatever you say!" Debra didn't care about Juan's opinion. She stood up as the doctor arrived. She told him, "You can be a bit rough with the treatment. Mr. Nichols can handle the pain." The doctor fearfully glanced at Juan's dark expression and lowered his head.
For the next few days, Melody grounded Juan. The staff at the Nichols Group could only grumble a bit since Melody's authority was unquestionable. All office work was then relocated to the Nichols family's house. Debra understood that Melody was creating opportunities for them to reconcile.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm+25 BONUS On the third day, Juan couldn't bear it any longer and barged into Debra's room.
She was sitting by the bed, checking the stock market. When she saw Juan enter, she quickly closed the screen.
"Anything?" she said indifferently.
Since he had been grounded, Juan didn't know Shelia's current situation. From his expression, Debra knew he was worried about Shelia. That was what drove him to talk to her.
"If you don't want Grandma to find out you're studying at Acañe m Academy, you'll tell her to letout.” 12 "You're mistaken. This is Grandma's decision. How could I possibly convince her to let you go?" "Stop playing dumb!" Juan snapped, narrowing his eyes
Debra was also tired of staying at home. She had been waiting for Juan to reach his breaking speak first. X
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