Ruby's POV
"Why is he leaving? Ruby hasn't told me she's fine yet," Carrick shoved his hands in the direction of the doctor as he spoke. "I wonder how doctors today act so daft."
"Ruby is already fine and free to go. I've given her what she needed. I've spoken with her father already, and I think she'll be okay," the doctor said, took another bow, and walked out of the living room. Carrick didn't seem pleased with the way the doctor tried to exclude him from Ruby's matter, but he let it slide, and his attention turned again to Ruby.
Her eyes were open now, and Carrick's eyes grew soft as he caressed her palms, right in the presence of her father.
"Oh, my little dancer, how is it going with you now?" He kissed her palms and shut his eyes. "You know I told you to visit a clinic before
