Chapter 282

“Keep this under wraps,” Juan instructed sternly. “No leaks allowed.”

“I’m afraid it won’t stay hidden for long,” Joe said.

Melody valued her descendants above all else. Now that a woman was pregnant with Juan’s child, she certainly wasn’t about to let go of the baby. But Juan wasn’t in the mood to dwell on this complication.

“Go get the car. I’m going to the Fraziers’.”

“Okay.”

Meanwhile, news of Debra’s survival was abuzz. At the Frazier family home, Rosalie was fuming. She hurled the newspaper across the room, the pages fluttering before landing under a pair of red high heels.

“What is Debra up to? Why stage a fake death? And she didn’t even bother to let us know she was alive. Is this some kind of sick joke?” she ranted.

A soft, almost amused voice responded, “Aunt Rosalie, who are you talking about?”

Rosalie jumped, whirling around to see Debra standing there.

“Debra…” she gasped.

Debra, dressed in a wine-red gown with a white mink coat draped over her, looked remarkably refined. She raised an eyebrow, casually walking toward a sofa and sitting down. “Why do you look like you’ve seen a ghost? Aren’t you happy to see me back home?”

Rosalie forced a smile, her eyes darting to the four bodyguards accompanying Debra.

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“How could that be? I’m thrilled you’re back safely.” She paused and asked tentatively, “Are you back alone?”

“Yes. Who else would you expect to see?”

“What about Mr. Nichols?”

Debra’s smile didn’t falter. She knew Rosalie must have read the news about her divorce announcement.

“I’ve given the divorce papers to Juan,” she said calmly. “I won’t be going back to the Nichols family.”

Rosalie’s smile vanished instantly. “What? You really want a divorce?”

“Of course. Juan had an affair and even got the mistress pregnant. I’ll be better off without a man like that. Aren’t you happy for me, Aunt Rosalie?”

Rosalie was frustrated. “Are you out of your mind? How does divorcing Juan benefit the Frazier family at this critical time?”

Her outburst attracted the attention of Ralph, who rushed downstairs. When he saw Debra, his face lit up with genuine happiness. “Debra, I knew you’d be fine. Let me check. Were you injured?”

Debra’s smile softened, becoming more genuine as she looked at Ralph.

“Uncle Ralph, I’m fine,” she replied.

Ralph nodded, tears glistening in his eyes. After confirming that Debra was unharmed, he said, “Juan is such a jerk. I entrusted you to him, and look what he’s done. He had an affair, got the mistress pregnant, and took her to his house when you were missing.”

Debra reassured him, “Uncle Ralph, don’t be angry. Look, I’m not upset.”

Rosalie weakly interjected, “Well, it’s not uncommon for men to be a bit unfaithful. Juan just slept with another woman. You’re still Mrs. Nichols, and he still treats you well. There’s no need to escalate things to a divorce.”