#Chapter 110: Pulled Into The Spotlight

Panic flitters around within me, making me nervous. I don’t know how to answer that. I don’t want to lie to Kimberly, especially since it seems as if she already knows everything to start with. But I have to protect Miles no matter what. Implicating him is the worst thing I can do for both our careers. “It’s pretty blurry…” I start to say. Kimberly gives me a flat look. “It is.” “That could be… anyone…” My lie is already falling apart. “Are you telling me you don’t remember who held you like that?” Kimberly says. “Esther. Don’t bullshit me. It’s insulting.” I close my mouth. I can’t lie. I can’t tell the truth. My only available option left is silence. Leaning back in her chair, Kimberly exhales a lengthy breath. “When you’ve been in this business as long as I have, you start to develop a sense for these things. Though, admittedly, you are not a great liar. I’m surprised how you kept everything a secret for this long.” Looking down at the photo again, my stomach begins to