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"That's enough Jasper," Alice whispered. "It's done. I can't see her anymore—she's decided on Jacob."
Jasper turned his head slowly. His job was finished, and he felt empty and useless. And something else, something stronger. Bitterness, maybe. Or bitterly sad for what he'd done. He looked at Alice. Her face was twisted, and he half-expected to see tears running down her cheeks even though he knew that was impossible.
"I don't think Edward will ever forgive me." He shook his head.
"You were only doing what he asked you to do," Alice insisted. "He knew Bella had to make this decision—the one she eventually would have made anyway—before she talked herself into keeping her promise to Edward."
Jasper's eyes stayed down. Alice patted his arm, then put her hands on his chin, gently turning his face to hers. "Jasper, he knew it was better for her to choose Jacob now rather than spend an eternity regretting that she hadn't. But she had to do it on her own. He couldn't force her, and he wasn't strong enough to leave her again, so you had to help her. I know it doesn't make it easier for you, but we're still a family. He'll come around. I see it."
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"It's done." Edward heard Alice's words, and he put his head between his hands. He sighed, let go and knew it was right. All's fair in love.
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