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Chapter 20 Teaser

“I think I can handle it Dr. Cullen. I’ve done this before you know.” I smiled and pulled myself over to the wheelchair they’d brought in for me.

“So we’ll see you at our place then?” My dad asked.

Edward cleared his throat and looked down at me. I knew he wanted to take care of me, but he wouldn’t argue if I said I wanted to go with them. It was the farthest thing from what I wanted.

“Dad I’m going home.”

“That’s ridiculous honey. We’re going to take care of you.”

“And I appreciate that. You’re welcome to stop by or even stay on the couch if you’d like. I love you guys and I want you to be here. But I’ll be staying at my apartment. That’s my home and there’s no place else I’d rather be.”

“Bella,” he lowered his voice. “I understand, but honey he doesn’t know what to expect. I think it’d just be better if you stayed with us…”

“Talk about me like I’m not here Charlie…” Edward said.

“Charlie.” My mom narrowed her eyes at him. “Bella is an adult. She’s not five years old anymore.” She leaned over and kissed my cheek. “We’ll stop by in the morning if that’s okay?”

“Yeah Mom that’d be great.” I nodded.

“Call us if you need anything, both of you.” She looked up at Edward and surprised me when she kissed his cheek.

“Thank you Renee,” Edward said.