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Chapter 28

Edward POV

I was over the moon that Bella agreed to move in with us. I realised how hard it must be for her to trust anybody and once again, I admired her strength.

I still felt incredibly guilty for practically ignoring her for half an hour… I mean, what kind of person does that? Way-to-go on proving your love to her. Bella wasn't upset, but you never know; she is extremely selfless after all.

We left, assured that Bella was safe and we could see her in a few hours. As soon as I left the hospital, I was running. I wanted to get this done quickly so I could return to my love. I was unnaturally worried about her, but who could blame me after everything that has happened to her?

I was the first to finish out of my family, it was late now- Bella should be sleeping. I was suddenly aware of Alice running quickly towards me.

"The nurse didn't give Bella her sleeping medication and she is going to have a nightmare. Don't wait for us- it will be better is she waked up with you at her side." She said sadly and once again, I was off.

I reached her too late as she was already shaking and crying.
"No, sorry daddy." She whispered in a childish voice; I felt sick, how could she show affection to that man? She then started screaming.
"No! Let go- it burns! Ow, daddy! You're hurting me!" I didn't even want to find out how Charlie had tortured her this time as I desperately tried to wake her up before she over-worked her heart.

"Bella, Bella wake up. It's okay, you're okay. I'm here." I crooned. Her breathing slowed but she kept her eyes clamped shut.
"Open you eyes Bella." I didn't realise that I was leaning over Bella and she tensed slightly once she noticed this too, however, she did not cringe away.

After a few minutes of laboured breathing, she gave me a weak smile.
"You're back early." A m=small swell of happiness reached me as I realised that she had missed me too.
"Alice saw the nurses forgetting to give you your sleeping pills and having a nightmare." I said sadly.
"So you came back." She seemed surprised and pleased.
"Yes." I said simply, it seemed obvious to me that I would come back if she needed me. She looked content as her eyes dropped a bit.
"Sleep Bella. I'll stay here with you." I felt even more joy as my words seemed to calm her further and she closed her eyes and fell asleep.
"I love you." I whispered and kissed her forehead.

"I knew it!" Alice's voice startled me from the doorway. Luckily, she was alone.
"A-Alice." I stuttered.
"It's okay. I saw it happening." She smiled brilliantly.
"Saw what happen?" Jasper asked as the rest of the family filed in the room.
"Oh nothing." Alice replied happily. Her thoughts screamed at me;
Oh you owe me Eddie-boy! I knew it, I knew it, I knew it!
 I groaned internally. Obviously Alice didn't mind that I had feelings for Bella. Jasper didn't mind either, but he had already given me the 'big brother talk' in his mind once I had realised that I was in love.

"Do you know what her dream was about?" Carlisle asked solemnly.
"No, I didn't ask. She was talking to her father and saying it burns. I didn't want to know more." Carlisle walked towards me and rested his hand on my shoulder.
"We know it's hard, but she is going to have to talk about it if she ever wants to get better. We need to be there to listen to her- I know it will mean a lot to Bella."
"Yes, especially if you listen to her." Alice said with a sly smile, I shot her a glare.

"I just can't believe that all this happened to her." I said frustrated. "And I didn't do anything. I could have looked so much harder. I just moped for ten years while her life was so much worse and she still put in so much effort! I would do anything to take her pain away- anything. And then, even when we did find her, we didn't notice a thing! It's because of me that she's here. If I had even paid her a little attention, I would have noticed! It's just, so, so disturbing." I finished feeling slightly relieved at getting everything off my chest.

"You love her." Esme said gently. I didn't say anything, there was no point in denying it.
"You- what?!" Emmett exclaimed in his own tactful way.
"I lover her." I whispered. Emmett just gawked at me.
"I knew it." Rose said after a while. That broke the tension as I started laughing.
"That was exactly what Alice said. Jasper thought so too and now you? Seriously, did everybody know before me?" I joked.
"Well I sure as hell didn't know." Emmett said, still dumbfounded.
"And it doesn't bother any of you?" I asked hesitantly.
"Son, it was obvious from when she was a baby that you shared a special bond." Carlisle said.
"Yeah bro, but seriously, if you ever do anything to break her heart-"
"I would never to anything to hurt her, and besides, Jasper beat you to it on the 'big brother talk'" I snapped angrily. "I may love her, but that doesn't change anything. She doesn't need this right now." Despair hit me as I realised the truth in my words. Esme came and sat by me.
"She needs you Edward. You're helping her fight what's happened to her. Let her make the choice. She feels comfortable around you. Look." She pointed out my hand which was in Bella's as she clutched it to her chest in her sleep. My heart warmed considerably.
"See?" Esme said lovingly and her words did help me.

We all sat in a comfortable silence for a while. I just listened to Bella's slow, steady, breathing.
"Carlisle, how is she healing?" I eventually asked. He sighed.
"She is doing as to be expected considering she has to heal years of abuse and her body can't fight normally due to malnourishment. Al things considered, she is doing well, but she is definitely downplaying her pain. The recovery will be long and painful." I appreciated his honesty, even if it did hurt.
"Could we move her home tomorrow?" I asked hopefully for Bella's sake; she would be happier and better cared for.
"Normally, she would have to still stay at the hospital for at least another month." I frowned. "However, given that I could supply everything she needs including the IV, it would simply be like a hospital transfer to a friendlier place." He smiled at me.
"So she can come home tomorrow?" Jasper clarified.
"I need to fill in paper work, but yes."
"Our little Bellsy is finally coming back home." Emmett joked while wiping a fake tear of his cheek.
"You know, we will eventually have to tell her about that." Rose pointed out concerned.
I know, but for now, let her be." I said while brushing a strand of hair away from Bella's face. She leaned into my touch.
"Edward." She sighed at peace.
" I love you." I whispered once again, ignoring the gentle and happy faces of my family.

Perfect. Right now, everything is perfect.

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