A week later.
Bella took advantage of Edwards workday to invite Jessica over for a chat, planning to ask Jessica to help her escape, at least to go abroad first.
Just about to speak, Jessicas hand holding the remote control paused as the TV broadcast a jewelry competition, displaying a dazzling wedding ring.
"Ladies and gentlemen, now we are showcasing our first prize, a wedding ring designed by Miss Bella Swan for her own wedding..."
Thud!!!
The remote control in Jessicas hand fell to the ground, bringing Bellas incredulous thoughts back to reality.
She stood up in a panic and urgently said, "Jessica, its not me..."
"Ha... Bella Swan! If its not you, then who is it?! I only showed you this design! Would you go so far for a bit of fame?" Jessicas eyes were red, her eyes full of heartache and grievance.
Bella watched her about to leave and hurriedly went forward to grab her hand, "Jessica, its really not me..."
She knew her defense was weak, after all, she herself hadnt figured out what was going on.
Jessica fiercely shook off her hand, strode to the door, grasped the doorknob, and looked back with a sideward glance.
"Bella Swan, I really regret being friends with someone like you!"
After Jessica stormed out, slamming the door behind her, Bella slumped to the ground, at a loss.
When Edward came home, he turned on the light to see Bella sitting on the floor, dazed and helpless.
He frowned, went forward, and squatted down to encircle her. "Bella, whats wrong?"
"Why is this happening... why is this happening..."
No matter how much Edward asked, Bella just kept muttering those words to herself.
"Bella, sweetheart, the floor is cold. Lets get up, okay?"
Listening to Edwards gentle words, Bellas restrained tears slowly fell.
"Jessica doesnt want me anymore..."
As she spoke, her voice gradually became choked with sobs, releasing all the pent-up frustrations of the recent past.
Edward held her tightly, patting her back gently, his voice coaxing. "Its okay, you still have me."
His embrace carried a chill, which gradually brought Bella back to her senses. Her gaze fell on the laptop in the living room, the design draft wasnt just seen by her and Jessica, he had seen it too!
She tried hard to control her trembling body, suppressing the urge to push him away, her tone carrying a hint of plea. "I miss my parents, can you bring them back?"
Edwards hand, patting her back, paused, a meaningful look flashed through his eyes.
After a while, he seemed to sigh, "Alright."
...
When the wedding preparations were almost complete, Bellas parents returned.
Seeing her parents for a moment, she couldnt help but redden her eyes, and after the small talk, she got straight to the point, even taking out the photo she had taken in Edwards secret room that day.
"Mom, Dad, I cant marry Edward Cullen, hes a psychopath!"
"Look at this, these are all the things Ive lost from home, and theyre all here!"
"And, a while ago because I wanted to leave him, he almost cut my Achilles tendon!"
"Jessica and I are now at odds because of him."
Hearing this, Bellas mother covered her mouth in disbelief, tears welling up in her eyes, unable to believe that the perfect son-in-law they had chosen was such a hypocrite!
Looking at her daughter crying uncontrollably, Bellas mother couldnt suppress her emotions either, and they cried together.
Bellas father sat on the side, his face full of dejection.
"Mom, Dad, Ive already made up my mind, lets take our passports and leave for a while, maybe hell forget about me when he moves on."
Bella said this, but even she had her doubts.
With Edwards pathological obsession with her, would he give up on her so easily?
But now they could only try desperate measures.
The family discussed in a few words and decided to migrate, and Bella gradually calmed down under the comfort of her family, her smile reappearing.
Unbeknownst to them, in a place they didnt know, Edward listened to the voice coming from his watch, his face as cold as ice, his eyes flashing with bloodthirsty light.
He stood in the darkness, like a jade-faced demon.
Great, he didnt plan to touch Bellas parents, but now it seems impossible.
Why does everyone want to take Bella away from him?
No, he would never allow it.