Can't you just thank me and get over it?" "Thank you." I waited, fuming and expectant. "You're not going to let it go, are you?" "No." "In that case . . . I hope you enjoy disappointment." We scowled at each other in silence. I was the first to speak, trying to keep myself focused. I was in danger of being distracted by his livid, glorious face. It was like trying to stare down a destroying angel. "Why did you even bother?" I asked frigidly. He paused, and for a brief moment his stunning face was unexpectedly vulnerable. "I don't know," he whispered.
Stephenie MeyerBut I love you, โ he whispered. โDoesn't that matter?โ โOf course it matters. So much. Can't you see? That only makes it moreโฆ necessary.โ His eyes flashed open. โIs it so unbearable to have me love you? Is that it? I can keep my mouth shut, Wanda. I won't say it again. You can be with Jared, if that's what you want. Just stay.
Stephenie MeyerI miss you when youโre not there. When youโre happy, it makes me happy. But I could say the same thing about Charlie, Jacob. Youโre family. I love you, but Iโm not in love with you.
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