A Letter

Smiling at me, she made her way to the stand and took the oath.

"Where did you find this Officer Whiteside?"

"Inside the car that Bella's mother died in."

"How was it not found before?"

"The radio had been taken out and it was placed on top of the radio before being put back in. It was a poor job but no one noticed it during the investigation when the accident took place. I have been working on this case and wanted to see if I could find out anything about Bella's mother. I contacted the people who bought the car once it had been fixed up and they let me take a look at it. The letter is the only thing I found."

"Can you read it to us?"

"Of course."

She took the letter from the judge and read.

"If you are reading this, then I will no longer be here. It was necessary for me to take my daughter somewhere safe as I cannot trust Charlie to protect her from others when he can't protect her from himself. I can no longer live with a man that beats me and touches my daughter. Please, if someone is reading this, take it to the police and give them my name. Charles Swan can no longer be a free man. The world is not a safe place when can do what he wishes. My Bella, if you are reading this then know that I am very sorry. I failed you as a mother and you will have had to grow up with that man your life. I tried my baby, I tried but if you are reading this then I failed. Know that I love you and always will do. I'm not sorry for bringing you into this world as you were the best thing in my life. Take care my baby; I know you'll be amazing.

Renee Swan

Loving mother of Isabella Marie Swan"

Tears ran down my face as Edward sat me on his lap, holding me to him.

"I've got you Bella. I've got you."

I looked up at Edward to see a few tears running down his face. Pressing my lips to his, I started to shake as the words sank in.

"Hey it's okay my angel."

"Thank you Officer Whiteside, you can take your seat."

Tears in her eyes, she left the stand and retreated back to the audience.

"I think we should take a quick break, but we will resume in fifteen minutes."

Charlie and his lawyer left first with a police officer and Edward helped me stand, leading me out. He held his arms around my waist as I cried. When the tears ran out, I continued to shake in Edward's arms. Looking up at Edward, I wrapped my arms around his neck.

"I've got you Bella. I know it hurts."

"I love you."

"I love you too Bella."

I pressed my lips to his, holding me close to him.

"Are you feeling a little better now angel?"

"Just a bit. I want to get this over with so I don't have to worry about this anymore. The longer it takes the more I worry."

"It will be alright."

He held me closer to him as I buried my head into his neck. We stood together for a while longer before being called back to the court room. Once the judge had sat he called for Charlie.

"Can we now have Mr Swan to the stand please?"

He stood up and walked past confidently.