Chapter 227

Debra and Juan retreated to their room. Juan broke the silence first. "I'll have someone take down the news. It won't affect you."

"Aren't you going to ask about it?" she asked.

After all, the photo of her and Michael was real, and she expected some kind of reaction from him.

Juan met her gaze steadily. "If you want to talk about it, you will."

Debra looked away, her voice firm. "I don't want to."

Juan nodded, accepting her decision. "Okay."

Just then, Debra heard faint footsteps outside their door, knowing it was Hester.

Debra didn't bother to pretend. She strode to the door and swung it open.

Hester froze, clearly not expecting Debra to catch her eavesdropping.

"Madam..."

Debra's voice was blunt. "I don't like people eavesdropping on my door. If there's nothing important, please stay off the second floor."

Hester blushed with embarrassment. "I'm sorry, madam. It's Mrs. Nichols Sr. who was worried you two might argue. She sent me here to check. It won't happen again."

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