**Quinn's POV**

After a few seconds passed, I didn't feel Mrs. Talon's slap. Instead, I heard another voice.

When I opened my eyes, I found Grayson holding Mrs. Talon's hand in the air. I didn't know when he had appeared in front of me.

"Ma, if you brought Quinn here just to hurt her without me knowing, then that's a huge mistake," Grayson said coldly. His breathing was heavy and his gaze sharp. But when he looked at me, his gaze softened. "Are you okay?"

"Yes, as you can see," I replied ...