How to Save a Life

by bexie25

Step one you say we need to talk, he walks you say sit down, it's just a talk. He smiles politely back at you. You stare politely right on through. Meeting on a bus, Edward and Bella are immediately attracted to each other but their gloomy, abuse-ridden pasts make them both hesitant to trust anyone. Follow them as Bella learns not only how to save a life, but hers is saved as well.

102. Chapter 101

A while later, we're sitting down in the Cullen lounge room.

I look around to avoid looking at Carlisle until – finally – he clears his throat.

My head whips around to look at him and he's smile; again, the smile is reassuring.

"I understand that there was something else that you wanted to discuss," he says, looking pointedly at Edward.

Edward swallows and nods. "Father, there is something I need to tell you."

Carlisle frowns from the way Edward's voice sounds and I let out a shaky breath. I hear that Edward does the same and my eyes flash to his.

He holds our gaze out of panic, looking at me with tears welling.

I smile, my own eyes filling with tears and he presses on as I smile what I hope is a comforting and supporting smile.

"Father," Edward says, shuddering a little. "Elizabeth's husband is abusing me."

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And there it is... next chapter and the ones that follow, heavy fucking shit.

Um, we'll be learning the story behind Edward's abuse and then we meet Esme... fun.

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