Chapter 612
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47ย  47ย  55 vouchersย  55 vouchersย  But Edward didnโ€™t even seem to hear me, his fiery kiss only growing more relentless as he pressed in closer, refusing to let me escape.ย  But Edward didnโ€™t even seem to hear me , his fiery kiss only growing more relentless as he pressed in closer , refusing to let me escape .ย  My mind went completely blank, my breath stolen away until my face burned hot and red.ย  My mind went completely blank , my breath stolen away until my face burned hot and red .ย  My fingers, meant to push him away, lost all strength from the lack of airโ€“before I knew it, I was gripping his shoulders, clinging to him instead.ย  My fingers , meant to push him away , lost all strength from the lack of air โ€“ before I knew it , I was gripping his shoulders , clinging to him instead .ย  Only after heโ€™d had his fill did Edward finally pull back, taking in my panicked expression. He reached out and gently brushed his fingers against my cheek. โ€œIโ€™m sorry. I shouldnโ€™t have done that.โ€ย  Only after heโ€™d had his fill did Edward finally pull back , taking in my panicked expression . He reached out and gently brushed his fingers against my cheek . โ€œ Iโ€™m sorry . I shouldnโ€™t have done that .โ€ย  I was speechless. โ€˜Is he really doing the whole โ€œhurt you then hand you a candyโ€ routine? Thatโ€™s so oldโ€“school.ย  I was speechless . โ€˜ Is he really doing the whole โ€œ hurt you then hand you a candy โ€ routine ? Thatโ€™s so old โ€“ school .ย  โ€œNext timeโ€ฆ Iโ€™ll ask for your permission first,โ€ he said, smirking devilishly when he saw how breathless and flustered I was.ย  โ€œ Next time โ€ฆ Iโ€™ll ask for your permission first , โ€ he said , smirking devilishly when he saw how breathless and flustered I was .ย  โ€œThere better not be a next time,โ€ I said, a mix of anger and fear in my voice. โ€œI told you, we canโ€™t take this any further.โ€ย  โ€œ There better not be a next time , โ€ I said , a mix of anger and fear in my voice . โ€œ I told you , we canโ€™t take this any further . โ€ย 

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โ€œDo you hate me?โ€ Edward asked, his gaze suddenly going dark and hollow, like all the stars had vanished from his eyes.ย  โ€œ Do you hate me ? โ€ Edward asked , his gaze suddenly going dark and hollow , like all the stars had vanished from his eyes .ย  I froze, my mouth hanging open, but no words came out.ย  I froze , my mouth hanging open , but no words came out .ย  I used to really hate him. He was like a wild animalโ€“dangerous and unpredictableโ€“always putting me on edge, making me want to run the other way.ย  I used to really hate him . He was like a wild animal โ€“ dangerous and unpredictable โ€“ always putting me on edge , making me want to run the other way .ย  But nowโ€ฆ with all these mixed feelings swirling around inside me, I couldnโ€™t even put into words how I felt.ย  But now โ€ฆ with all these mixed feelings swirling around inside me , I couldnโ€™t even put into words how I felt .ย  โ€œYou donโ€™t hate me, but you donโ€™t like me either, right?โ€ Edward said, sitting back down with a sense of loneliness, looking off to the side. โ€œYou like Ryan. No matter what I do or how much I help you, the only one you care about is him.โ€ย  โ€œ You donโ€™t hate me , but you donโ€™t like me either , right ? โ€ Edward said , sitting back down with a sense of loneliness , looking off to the side . โ€œ You like Ryan . No matter what I do or how much I help you , the only one you care about is him . โ€ย  โ€œEdward, donโ€™t compare yourself to him,โ€ I said. My feelings for Ryan had already been buried by cold logic. This isnโ€™t something that can be fixed just by liking someoneโ€“itโ€™s like thereโ€™s a whole galaxy between us, impossible to cross. If he hadnโ€™t gone out of his way to notice me, I probably wouldnโ€™t even exist in his world.ย  โ€œ Edward , donโ€™t compare yourself to him ,โ€ I said . My feelings for Ryan had already been buried by cold logic . This isnโ€™t something that can be fixed just by liking someone โ€“ itโ€™s like thereโ€™s a whole galaxy between us , impossible to cross . If he hadnโ€™t gone out of his way to notice me , I probably wouldnโ€™t even exist in his world .ย  Just like right nowโ€“if Edward didnโ€™t keep creating chances for us to meet, I wouldnโ€™t even catch a glimpse ofย  Just like right now โ€“ if Edward didnโ€™t keep creating chances for us to meet , I wouldnโ€™t even catch a glimpse ofย  him.ย  him .ย  How do you even define liking someone, or love, or the brutal truth about social status?ย  How do you even define liking someone , or love , or the brutal truth about social status ?ย  There arenโ€™t any words for it. If two people are meant to be together, theyโ€™ll find each otherโ€“no need for anyย  There arenโ€™t any words for it . If two people are meant to be together , theyโ€™ll find each other โ€“ no need for anyย  extra words.ย  extra words .ย  But if thereโ€™s no chance, love is nothing but a tragedy,ย  But if thereโ€™s no chance , love is nothing but a tragedy ,ย  Edward looked genuinely hurt and just went quiet.ย  Edward looked genuinely hurt and just went quiet .ย  11:55 Thu, Sep 11ย  11:55 Thu , Sep 11ย  Chapter 612ย  Chapter 612ย  47ย  47ย  55 vouchersย  55 vouchersย  I realized my voice had gotten a little too loud. Heโ€™d brought me here to protect me, and yet I was throwing these words at him, making things worse. That was really unfair to him.ย  I realized my voice had gotten a little too loud . Heโ€™d brought me here to protect me , and yet I was throwing these words at him , making things worse . That was really unfair to him .ย  โ€œWhy do you always have to compare yourself to him? Does it really mean anything?โ€ I asked, my voice softerย  โ€œ Why do you always have to compare yourself to him ? Does it really mean anything ? โ€ I asked , my voice softerย  now.ย  now .ย 

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Edwardโ€™s eyes brightened just a bit when he realized I was willing to talk, but then he gave a wry, selfโ€“mocking smile. โ€œMaybe I just want to know, you know? Ryan and I are a generation apart, but when we were kids, we actually played together a lot. Iโ€™m nine years older than him, so when he was just starting to figure things out, I was still a kid too. We competed over all kinds of stuff, but the first time he called me โ€˜Uncle Ryanโ€˜ at school, it was like everything just stopped for me.โ€ย  Edwardโ€™s eyes brightened just a bit when he realized I was willing to talk , but then he gave a wry , self โ€“ mocking smile . โ€œ Maybe I just want to know , you know ? Ryan and I are a generation apart , but when we were kids , we actually played together a lot . Iโ€™m nine years older than him , so when he was just starting to figure things out , I was still a kid too . We competed over all kinds of stuff , but the first time he called me โ€˜ Uncle Ryan โ€˜ at school , it was like everything just stopped for me .โ€ย  Listening to him, I finally got why Edward, even as the older one, still had that urge to measure himself against his nephew.ย  Listening to him , I finally got why Edward , even as the older one , still had that urge to measure himself against his nephew .ย  โ€œSure, itโ€™s normal to compete as kids because weโ€™re immature, but if youโ€™re still doing it as an adultโ€ฆ does that mean youโ€™re still not grown up?โ€ I couldnโ€™t help but poke fun at him.ย  โ€œ Sure , itโ€™s normal to compete as kids because weโ€™re immature , but if youโ€™re still doing it as an adult โ€ฆ does that mean youโ€™re still not grown up ? โ€ I couldnโ€™t help but poke fun at him .ย  Edward looked stunned for a second. โ€œHavenโ€™t you ever heard? Boys never really grow up.โ€ย  Edward looked stunned for a second . โ€œ Havenโ€™t you ever heard ? Boys never really grow up. โ€ย  I gave a dry little laugh. โ€œOh, Iโ€™ve heard that one. And I also know the other sayingโ€“โ€˜the only time a man truly behaves is when heโ€™s just a photo on the wall.โ€ย  I gave a dry little laugh . โ€œ Oh , Iโ€™ve heard that one . And I also know the other saying โ€“ โ€˜ the only time a man truly behaves is when heโ€™s just a photo on the wall . โ€ย  Edward just stared at me, completely lost for words.ย  Edward just stared at me , completely lost for words .ย  โ€œMaybe thereโ€™s something twisted in me, or maybe itโ€™s just fate playing games with usโ€“making both Ryan and me run into you at the worst possible time,โ€ Edward said, pausing as his eyes grew icy. โ€œIf I really want to defy fate, then I should cut you out of my lifeโ€”and Ryanโ€™sโ€“for good.โ€ย  โ€œ Maybe thereโ€™s something twisted in me , or maybe itโ€™s just fate playing games with us โ€“ making both Ryan and me run into you at the worst possible time , โ€ Edward said, pausing as his eyes grew icy . โ€œ If I really want to defy fate , then I should cut you out of my life โ€” and Ryanโ€™s โ€“ for good . โ€ย  A cold shiver shot down my back. โ€˜Is he sayingโ€ฆ I have to die for this?โ€˜ I thought, panic rising inside me.ย  A cold shiver shot down my back . โ€˜ Is he saying โ€ฆ I have to die for this ? โ€˜ I thought , panic rising inside me .ย  โ€œEdโ€ฆ Edward, please donโ€™t joke about that,โ€ I stammered, my voice trembling, fear gripping me.ย  โ€œ Ed โ€ฆ Edward , please donโ€™t joke about that , โ€ I stammered , my voice trembling , fear gripping me .ย  Edward looked down at me like I was beneath him, his gaze sharp and unyielding. โ€œAll my life, Iโ€™ve hated how fate tries to control me. Iโ€™ve always wanted to fight back, but never found a way. And now, with you here, youโ€™ve become the woman both Ryan and I are forced to compete forโ€ฆโ€ย  Edward looked down at me like I was beneath him , his gaze sharp and unyielding . โ€œ All my life , Iโ€™ve hated how fate tries to control me . Iโ€™ve always wanted to fight back , but never found a way . And now , with you here, youโ€™ve become the woman both Ryan and I are forced to compete for โ€ฆ โ€ย  โ€œIโ€™m not! I didnโ€™t-โ€œI blurted out, jumping to my feet and stumbling backward, panic flooding through me.ย  โ€œ Iโ€™m not ! I didnโ€™t- โ€œ I blurted out , jumping to my feet and stumbling backward , panic flooding through me .ย  Edward rose too, following me step by step, not letting me get away. โ€œI donโ€™t even know why I like you. I never wanted things to turn into this mess between us.โ€ย  Edward rose too , following me step by step , not letting me get away . โ€œ I donโ€™t even know why I like you . I never wanted things to turn into this mess between us . โ€ย  โ€œGo ahead and hate me from now on,โ€ I blurted out, then turned and ran out before he could say another word.ย  โ€œ Go ahead and hate me from now on , โ€ I blurted out , then turned and ran out before he could say another word .ย  But before I could get away, Edwardโ€™s hand shot out, yanking me back and pinning me against a pillar.ย  But before I could get away , Edwardโ€™s hand shot out , yanking me back and pinning me against a pillar .ย  He stared at me as if he were defying fate itself, his gaze icy and unyielding. Then, in the next moment, his touch turned achingly gentleโ€“he cupped my chin, his hand trembling, and pressed a trembling kiss to my lips. โ€œVictoria, I canโ€™t escape fateโ€ฆ and I just canโ€™t make myself let you go.โ€ย  He stared at me as if he were defying fate itself , his gaze icy and unyielding . Then , in the next moment , his touch turned achingly gentle โ€“ he cupped my chin , his hand trembling , and pressed a trembling kiss to my lips . โ€œ Victoria , I canโ€™t escape fate โ€ฆ and I just canโ€™t make myself let you go .โ€ย  11:56 Thu, Sep 11ย  11:56 Thu , Sep 11ย  Chapter 613ย  Chapter 613ย 

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