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Edward was encouraged by the shy smile that Bella gave him when she turned. He could see the blush on her cheeks and the sparkle in her eyes. Gone was the woman who had swanned past him earlier. In her place was that equally intriguing woman in her red trench. He liked her either way, but especially when she showed this vulnerability—she wasn't the woman with a million suitors, all vying for her attention, she was just a girl.
Edward smiled back.
It wasn't a smile laced with insincere charm; it was just him, Edward.
Then he said, "Hi."
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