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.

188. Chapter 187

"He admitted what?" Edward whispers, looking between Carlisle and Esme.

They're smiling worriedly.

Esme speaks. "His exact words were "oh but she gets a kick out of watching it.""

I feel abruptly sick so I breathe deeply, trying to fight off the bile that had immediately risen. How a mother could watch her husband beat up the son she has with another man…

I swallow again, a hand flying to my mouth.

"Baby, you ok?" Edward asks, frowning down at me.

I nod. "Yeah, fine… keep going." I look at Esme and she's frowning, but after a moment she nods.

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Right on 100! Now there's a first!

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