Worried sick, Mae Lynch shouted toward the courtyard, "Tiana, what are you two doing?"
At the sound of her voice, Leo Joyce released Tiana Grayson's lips. Tiana, both furious and embarrassed, struggled even more fiercely. "Leo Joyce, my mom's here! Let me down, quick!"
"I'm not letting go. I don't care who's here." As he spoke, Leo Joyce turned around, still holding Tiana, and faced her parents at the door. He nodded and said coolly, "Grayson, Mrs. Grayson, I'm terribly sorry to disturb you so late. However, I have something to discuss with Tiana tonight. Please rest assured, Tiana will be fine. I'll bring her back on time first thing tomorrow morning."
"Oh. Well, if you have something to discuss, then go on and discuss it," Caleb Grayson replied casually, as if he hadn't quite processed the situation.
"Alright, we'll be on our way then." With Grayson's permission, Leo Joyce turned and left immediately, still carrying Tiana.
