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saved Walsh for last.
    “When we first took notice of this guy,” the pretty, polished interviewer said, “he was Sofie Baston’s plus one. Of course, he is handsome and comes from a prominent family, and is following in his father’s business footsteps, but what intrigues us about him is his big heart. We sat down with the confirmed bachelor who has captured our imagination over the last few years. I’m sure it’ll be clear to everyone why Walsh Bennett is on our ‘30 Under 30 List.’”
    During her introduction, they cut to b-roll of Walsh walking a red carpet with Sofie, playing soccer with a group of children in Kenya, and blocking a camera’s view as he left the church after Kristeene’s funeral. Finally it cut to Walsh sitting down with the interviewer in what looked like a tropical location. A small, if guarded, smile played around his full mouth. His high cheekbones seemed more prominent than the last time she’d seen him. He’d lost some weight, but his tanned skin still stretched beautifully across the bones of his face. The smooth dark brows slashed over the penetrating green eyes. He wore a white polo shirt over his usual shabby designer cargo shorts.
    “It’s been quite a year, huh?” The interviewer’s name, Shelby Jennings, flashed on-screen.
    “Yep.” Walsh’s smile was no help, as if he wanted her to know she would have to work for this.
    “I mean, kidnapped in Haiti and then a heroic rescue engineered by your father.”
    “You make it sound so dramatic.” Walsh accompanied his sardonic tone with an equally sardonic smile.
    “Well, your family is very prominent in this country, and for a few days we didn’t know if you were dead or alive. The world was transfixed.”
    Walsh’s smile died a quick death.
    “No, a small portion of the world was transfixed. Most of the world was worried about finding clean water to drink and food to eat.”
    Shelby’s hollow laugh showed some of her discomfort with Walsh’s serious response.
    “Well, you know what I mean.” She laughed again, her second laugh as forced as the first. “Speaking of your family, we were all sorry to hear about your mother’s passing.”
    Walsh acknowledged the canned condolence with a quick nod, his features not even tweaking with the pain Kerris knew must still lay just beneath the surface.
    “She was a remarkable woman. She did so much for orphans all over the world.” Shelby’s face creased with just the right amount of sympathy and respect. “Your father is a titan in the business world. Is it hard to balance the business side of your life with your philanthropic interests?”
    “Not at all. It’s how I grew up. Working in acquisitions with my father is like an adrenaline rush for me. And serving with my family’s foundation makes me feel like I’m part of something bigger than myself. I enjoy both.”
    “Now, you were dating Sofie Baston not too long ago, and then it seemed to end abruptly.”
    Shelby quieted, obviously hoping Walsh would elaborate, but he did not. He looked back at her, waiting for an actual question.
    “Well, I just wondered what happened there,” Shelby pressed.
    “Most people don’t realize Sofie and I grew up together.” Walsh lifted one side of his mouth in a near-grin. “Our families have been friends for thirty years. Our fathers are business partners. So, we did date for a while, but our friendship goes back a long way. She’s still the goodwill ambassador for the Walsh Foundation. She’s a great girl, and I have only good things to say about her. I think she’d say the same about me.”
    “Yes, well, there was a lot of speculation that maybe there was someone else.”
    Again Walsh offered only an unblinking stare, his mouth a straight, neutral line. He shifted, propping his elbow on the arm of the chair and tucking his chin into the palm of his hand, waiting for Shelby to continue.
    “ Is there someone else?” Shelby asked, her eyes braver than the uncertain tone of