Art After 5, Ch. 36

I think this was inevitable. Even with the excuses of Edward's age and his need for life experiences, this ultimately comes down to Bella's own experiences. I think part of her is ending this, because she fears that in the long run, she will be the one who is left.

I do believe that Edward's love for Bella is eternal, and I could feel that lump of pain slide from the hollow of my throat down my sternum as I read him sobbing and crying at the end.

I also believe in the old ad um, "If you love something, set it free..."