Edward loses the best thing in his life due to his addiction.  Bella cannot take the lies anymore.  Its over.  There would be no chance that Edward could get her back as his Special Forces Unit was shipped out to Afghanistan.  Nearly a decade passes by and Edward decides to call Bella where they reconnect and Edward tells her he has only loved her.  Bella is thrilled but stunned when Edward refuses to meet with her in person.  How can you tell someone you love them and yet not be with them?