I am glad that Caius told Edward it was Bella's birthday.  Loved that he put a picture of Bella and her father in the locket.  That was sweet.  Love their little routine of talking through the windows.  Can't wait for more. 

It's finally coming together for them. I love it. Is Jasper going to impartial enough to counsel them. 

Glad they are taking it a bit slow.  Hope Jasper comes around.

That was nice of him to tell Edward about her birthday.  I think he did good on the presents.  I know Esme would love to see her again.  That is funny they live across the street from each other.  I hope jasper can be professional and objective with Edward.  

Fantastic! Love this story and love your writing.

I LOVE IT AS ALWAYS,THANK YOU! LOVE YA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay, tissue time!  Seriously, this chapter ran the gamut of emotions from sadness over Debbie and Marcus to pride for Edward simply standing up and beside Bella when she needed him most,(the proud young man at the beginning of the story would never work bar for Bella!) to thankfullness at his finally telling Bella the whole story, to hope that they will find a way through.  Suddenly, the path seems lit!  Debbie and Marcus would be proud of their contribution.  Thank you for a wonderfully constructed and emotionally captivating chapter!  Kudos!

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OMGosh! !!! I LOVE this chapter.  I am so glad that Edward was there for her. So happy that they talked.  Can't wait for Monday. 

Finally the truth come out.  I am so glad. 

Thanks good chapterb

So glad they finally talked

Glad they finally talked and that she let Edward take care of her.

I remembered who they were.  I thought the service was for Sue, but this is just as bad.  I do not know who my heart breaks for more, Bella or Edward.  I wish they could put it in perspective and see that this was Tanya's plan all along.  Being together would be one more repaird link in the chain Tanya was breaking.

Now who's built a wall around their heart?

I do know your stories and love them.  However, this time when Edward said his first mean word to Bella, I immediately stopped reading.  I just had a hard time with it this time, especially knowing there is a way out.  But I toughened up and am back, but this chapter was still not easier to swallow.

I love his tale of the princess. It was a good way for him to relay his feelings and still keep his shield up. I think they both deserve another chance. He needs to see that he is worthy of her, on a level with her, and she needs to believe they can have a 2nd chance.  So we're 2/3 of the way through. You've said plenty in 13 chapters, I'm sure there is lots more to come in the last 7. 

Goodness the heartache they both lived through but Bella more so its sad I hope Tanya becomes someone's bitch in jail update soon

Great story about life. It is not always easy or fruitful. We hope that business owners feel as Bella does but for the most part in those large corporations they are so sheltered they forget how it is to live pay check to pay check. Hardships they have very few.

He is going to have to share the viper's threats with his dad and mother. They need to block her. Or perhaps they can all move in with Bella. Take that new stove with them LOL

so many things that could be done to help that resturant. Be creative, advertize feeding the elderly for $5.00 on Wednesdays or at 8 every evening feeding the homless for free. Then set up a charity to pay for those meals.

For Bella or must feel as if another of her underpinnings has given way.  Losing pieces of your past makes you reevaluate the pieces you have left, and Bella didn't have that many to begin with.  This loss will hit her hard!  I'm curious though, isn't the fact that they were both lost together somewhat suspicious?  Edward is doing well if he can simply go to support Bella no matter what.  He has given her the steering wheel.  Wonderfully emotional work all around!  Thank you!

OMG what happened?!  I hope this is the start to them communicating to each other again.  I like that Bella is a stronger person now... I hope she uses that strength to heal their relationship.

good

Poor Bellla, sadness just seems to follow her.

Omg thats so sad, maybe this will bring them together

Oh wow poor Bella so much pain will Edward be the friend she needs right now will she be able to let him update soon

So sad....

So sad they are gone...

Slowly but surely he will win her back.  

I think Edward needs to work a lot harder if or ever he'll gain her trust.

That chapterwahsk so sad. You guys are such awesome writer's.

WOW... I was wondering how all this was going to come out... Had to wait for you to post a few chapters before I read this.  After all the comments I got a little afraid.  But wasn't as bad as I had imagined.  Love your writing. 

That was a shock. Hopefully Bella allows him to explain....

That is sooooo sad. When jasper first talked about his client I knew it had to be Bella. If only had listen to her that first day some many things would have turned out different.  I can't believe Tanya was nothing not even related to him and pretending to be his daughter I hope she spend the rest of her life in the worst prison.  

Oh wow poor poor poor Bella she went from one hell to another that poor girl now will she ever talk to Edward or his family again

Glad Tanya (& hopefully James as well) will be crucified. I understand Bella's hesitancy so I hope Edward gives her space & maybe Jasper can help Bella as well.  The truth will come out. 

I had to jump over here to read what happened in this chapter. On fanfic I thought they had sex, but with the wording I really couldn't tell til later chapters when Edward's POV he said best sex of his life.

I really hate fanfic... why they don't do age verification is beyond me. Especially since your review totals get split from one site to the next.
I really love this fix... I didn't review all chaps on fanfic, but a few. I just finished chapt 11 and I'm gearing up for more. As for shifty reviewers; if they think they can do so much better they need to write their own shit.

Love it and thanks for sharing your writing.

Wow.... 

*no more words after this chapter*

I was surprised. At least Tanya is getting what she deserved. Edward was a jack ass and naive.  

She had to hear what Edward said but she is in so much pain.

WeeKittyandTat

Darlin' I gotta say that I love the majority of your stories. But there is something about this one which keeps setting me back. I think its the fact that I feel like everything is happening so fast with so little information presented. Like the fact that the statutory rape charges are brought up one chapter and resolved the next... Edward is in a tight position for a few chapters with Tanya, but... IDK it seems like with everything riding on it, that there would be more time devoted to the situation. You do a very good job with the characters, but I think it might be good to spend some background time too and develop the scene around them.

Keep going cause its always a pleasure to read. Luck!

Oh man, I'm in shock, that was one hell of a chapter, but poor Bella, so much hurt i just want to look after her :-(

Can't wait for more

Oh poor Bella!! I can't wait for them to be back together again.

Thank you so much for e change in posting!!!,

I have always wondered if Bella's company was some how tied to Edward's family business.  Loved how you handled her father's name. I hope to goodness that Tanya gets what she deserves.  

Poor Bella.  She has really been through hell.  I really don't blame her for not wanting to talk to Edward.  I am hoping that maybe Alice can talk to Jasper and maybe Jasper can help Edward and Bella.  I know he can not tell Alice or Edward anything but maybe he will talk to Bella.  Can't wait for more.  Loving this story. 

I knew something was rotten in Denmark (an old time phrase) and am very glad to see that it all got straightened out!  Well...all except Bella and Edward's relationship.  I sincerely hope that happens too!

Well this just got harder to read :(

Oh shit someone needs to take Tanya down. Poor Bella she hasno clue