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“You’re wrong. I don’t feel that way at all. I’ve always regretted that decision, Bella. But I never thought I’d see you again—that you’d want to see me. I certainly didn’t expect … “

I scoffed, but my disgust was geared towards myself as I thought about the PV stunt. If I’d never done that, I’d have been spared this humiliation. “You didn’t expect a cat daughter - I get it. That was a little over the top. Okay, a lot. I shouldn’t have done it.”

Edward surprised me by chuckling. “Actually, once I stopped being pissed off, I thought it was kind of funny.” My eyes widened as he continued. “I’d love to know how you came up with such a thing.”

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