Love And Spotlight
n intensity that made him want to squirm. But years of acting had taught him
clipped and professional, "I'm going to ask you
ith charm for the cameras, were now dull with exhaustion and fear. At just 30 years old, the stress of the situation had etched deep wri
Which isn't much. I was at the charity gala, I had too much to drink, and then... not
convenient, don't you think? A famous actor,
ing. "You think I enjoy sitting here, accused of something I can't eve
he hospital with severe injuries. She's identified you as her attacker. We have physical e
in his corner. Normally, this would be when Kimberly swooped in, all sass an
wasn't here. The thought hit Edwin like a physical
g at straws. "Kim- Kenneth White. He's my
eyes's face. "Mr. White is currently in the hospital. He was
onstant support, was out of reach when he needed him most. He felt tea
nager?" Edwin asked, hating
bly tailored suit strode in, radiating authority. "This interview is over," he
relief washing over him a
aightened, clearly a
legal representative," he replied smoothly. "
ar-" the detective began
thout proper representation. We're leaving now. You
ed against the harsh glare of camera flashes. A sea of reporters ha
you assault
he end of y
a think about th
through Edwin. Laura. In the chaos of the past few hours
uttering under his breath, "Don't say a w
aiting car when Edwin collided with
deep voice said, strong
y eyes and golden hair that seemed to catch the sunlight. It took Edwin a moment to place him:
e said, then glanced at the frenzied media circus. Understandi
actor and the press, using his considerable bulk as a shield. "This
and desperation, made a split-second decision. "I'll call y
heir wake, Edwin let out a shaky breath. "Thank you," he said, slumping
d easy charm. "Let's just say I know a thing or
ld be swarming his place by now. He couldn't go to any friends or family without d
ght a fresh wave of despair. Kimberly would know what to do. He always knew how to handle Edwin's cr
ou what. I've got a place up the coast. Private, secluded. W
man. But the events of the past 24 hours had lef
uietly. "That woul
ind them. His phone buzzed incessantly in his pocket – no doubt a barrage of missed calls and messages
sed on the road. Strong jaw, straight nose, those intense gray eyes focused
hit Edwin like a tidal wave. His eyelids grew heavy, and despit
a silent apology to Kimberly. I'm sorry I'm not there fo
unexpected passenger. The usually polished actor looked vulnerable
chest. Compassion for a fellow celebrity in crisis. Curiosity about what had really
oth their lives were about to change in wa