"Whatever," Perry finally looked away. "Let's just go."
She turned her head, silently following Richard but keeping a few steps between them. He tried to reach for her hand multiple times, yet she always sidestepped without a word. It was obvious her mood was in the dumps.
"I'll look into what just happened," Richard said steadily, despite the gloom briefly flashing in his eyes. "Whoever dared lay a hand on you will pay. No one gets to hurt you."
Perry didn't say a word. Inside, she was screaming, "And what about you, Richard? After everything you've done?"
But she didn't voice it. They arrived at the hospital soon after. Perry went straight to Miles and turned down Richard's offer to accompany her.
"You really don't look good," Miles frowned, guiding her toward a treatmen
