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The spoon in my hand suddenly felt unbearably heavy, slipping from my fingers and landing softly on the carpet.,

Edward bent down, gently picked it up, washed it in the bathroom, and then came back to sit next to me again.

“Edward, are you trying to ruin me?” My voice was shaking.

Edward met my gaze, unwavering. “It’s not like that. Trust me.”

“Why should I trust you? You’re Ryan’s uncle. You two are blood…” I shot him an angry glare, feeling like this was some kind of sick joke.

I couldn’t handle the consequences.

Edward slouched back on the couch, rubbing his temples. His eyes were deep and determined. “Victoria, I’m sorry, but if I don’t do this, you’ll always keep yourself locked away. I won’t ever be able to let the world see us together.”

I sucked in a sharp breath.

“Edward, maybe you just like me for now, but what if it’s just a phase? Like a vase you find stunning today, but tomorrow you’re tired of looking at it. Would you just throw it away, or leave it behind?” Tears shimmered in my eyes as I spoke, because that’s exactly what Jared did to me.

that I was just a vase–something that made him feel secure, something he could show off to make

my thoughtfulness turned into that of a housekeeper, my reminders annoyed him, and my love became something bland

that way by a man before. If I have to be just another trophy in someone

kill me now–I don’t want to live

marched straight toward the

handsome face was filled with shock as he rushed over, his long legs quickly closing the gap between

by the door, his voice urgent, “Victoria, what’s

just because you can’t have me,” I said, taking a deep breath. Right now, I can tell the difference between falling into a trap and getting

face. He really was a sight–and honestly, he looked good enough to

coat and let it drop to the floor, then walked toward him, step by step.

we can do this right

Edward said, his breath growing heavier and his eyes turning

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bent down, picked up my coat, and softly draped it over my shoulders. “Are

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