Chapter 24

Ruby turned away from her brother and headed for the car, where Derrick was waiting. He gave her a sympathetic look as she got in, and she gave him a small smile in return. "Sorry about that," she said, as he started the car.

"It's okay," he replied. "Family can be complicated sometimes." Ruby nodded. "Tell me about it," she said, as they drove away from her parents' house. She knew that her relationship with her brother was far from perfect, but she also knew that it was something that they would always be working on.

As they pulled up to the house, Ruby turned to Derrick and began to tell him about the upcoming trip. "We are leaving for New York in a week," she announced, her excitement palpable. "My father wants me to go there, strictly for pleasure and personal vacation, and he asked me to take you along as well."

Derrick's eyes widened in surprise. "Are you serious?" he asked, unable to keep the surprise from his voice.

"Of course I am," Ruby said, laughing. "I wouldn't kid ab
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