**Quinn's POV**
"Why are you suddenly telling me this? I mean, why are you suddenly opening up about your past and even your trauma?"
Grayson smiled again. It made me so angry that I hissed.
"Don't cover up your wounds with a smile!" I snapped.
"Gosh, you're so emotional," he said, still joking.
Annoyed, I covered his mouth. "If you want to cry, then cry. After all, you have feelings too. You must feel sad too."
"I used to, but not so much anymore," he replied, sounding unclear because his mouth was covered.
I then released my hand and sighed. "Even the president can be sad. But you're still too proud to hide your sadness."
"I'm fine now, Quinn. I'm used to it and the wound has become my friend. But I really appreciate you worrying about me. I really appreciate it."
"I'm not wo
